De Marillac Academy
De Marillac Academy is an educational family that provides an innovative, comprehensive and accessible Catholic education in the Vincentian and Lasallian traditions for children from underserved, low-income families in the Tenderloin and other at-risk communities in San Francisco.
A De Marillac education emphasizes reading, written and oral communication, math, science, social studies, and religion.
Students typically enter De Marillac below grade level, but the school bridges educational deficits with an intensive educational curriculum designed to prepare graduates to compete successfully in demanding high school environments.
Additionally, De Marillac partners with Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory and Catholic Youth Organization to provide a mandatory summer school and summer camp program.
The California Pacific Medical Center and the University of San Francisco also support De Marillac's counseling and health and wellness programs.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
De Marillac Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
84 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 49%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- De Marillac Academy is an educational family that provides an innovative, comprehensive and accessible Catholic education in the Vincentian and Lasallian traditions for children from underserved, low-income families in the Tenderloin and other at-risk communities in San Francisco. A De Marillac education emphasizes reading, written and oral communication, math, science, social studies, and religion. Students typically enter De Marillac below grade level, but the school bridges educational deficits with an intensive educational curriculum designed to prepare graduates to compete successfully in demanding high school environments. Additionally, De Marillac partners with Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory and Catholic Youth Organization to provide a mandatory summer school and summer camp program. The California Pacific Medical Center and the University of San Francisco also support De Marillac's counseling and health and wellness programs.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for De Marillac Academy?
The application deadline for De Marillac Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 8/30/2014
hello my name is david adeniyi am 13yrs old Iam interested in this school ,
Because i want to study
abroad and i also play basketball well pls help me to come to your school.
5 6/7/2014
Iam interested in this school , Because i want to study abroad and Iam in 9 class.
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