About the School
- Challenge To Learning School in San Francisco, CA, serves 33 students exclusively in grade 8 within a nonsectarian, central city setting.
- The school operates as a special education program with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 supported by 4 teachers.
- The student body is 39% students of color, reflecting diversity in this California private school.
- Challenge To Learning School is a co–educational institution providing specialized services in a city–based environment.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
39%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Challenge To Learning School?
The application deadline for Challenge To Learning School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Challenge To Learning School is St. John Of San Francisco Orthodox Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Zion Lutheran School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Stratford School (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 14
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
495 9th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 221-7500
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
645 14th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 742-4254
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 95 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
645 14th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 697-2995
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
5950 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 875-1956
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
150 Parker Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 221-0294
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
6210 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 221-3484
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 5-12
1950 Page Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 431-3161
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 6
1563 Page St
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 626-2919
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 33 students
Assembly of God
1690 21st Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 682-9572
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 4
35 Keyes Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94129
(415) 561-5800
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 14
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
495 9th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 221-7500
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
645 14th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 742-4254
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 95 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
645 14th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 697-2995
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
5950 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 875-1956
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
2355 Lake St
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8390
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
645 14th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 742-4254
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 95 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
645 14th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 697-2995
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
150 Parker Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 221-0294
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 269 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1320 14th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 664-7977
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 132 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
334 28th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 221-6133
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mccoppin (Frank) Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
651 Sixth Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8475
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8475
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 258 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Argonne Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
680 18th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8460
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8460
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Peabody (George) Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
251 Sixth Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8480
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8480
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Sutro Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
235 12th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8525
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8525
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
460 Arguello Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8446
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8446
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 657 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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