Edgewood Center For Children & Families (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 23 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Edgewood Center For Children & Families ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 5-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Edgewood Center For Children & Families
6	1
7	1
9	4
10	3
11	9
12	5

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Year Founded

1851

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Student Body

Total Students

23 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

73%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Edgewood Center for Children and Families helps children and families take back their future by working with them to overcome severe challenges like abuse, neglect, mental illness, and family crisis.
The oldest children's charity in the western U.S., Edgewood has evolved to meet the community's changing needs.
Edgewood offers Community-Based Services in the following areas: Kinship and family support, prevention and intervention, wraparound, school-based programs, behavioral and mental health, and physical health and wellness.
Intensive Services include: residential treatment, day treatment, educational therapy in the agency's non-public school, medical and psychiatric services, and case management.
Our award-winning Research team studies outcomes and approaches to gain understanding of the best ways organizations can help children and their communities.
Edgewood's Advocacy team champions the rights of children by raising understanding and awareness of issues impacting their well-being.
The agency's Training program draws on years of experience and the latest research to teach staff as well as caregivers, teachers, and child welfare professionals in California and beyond.
Edgewood is more than just a place.
We offer a broad range of services to help children and families at home, in schools, and in the community.
When abused, neglected, and troubled youth require more comprehensive care than their family or school can provide, our Intensive Services help children and teens to heal and reconnect with a safe, loving family whenever possible.

Edgewood Center for Children and Families helps children and families take back their future by working with them to overcome severe challenges like abuse, neglect, mental illness, and family crisis. The oldest children's charity in the western U.S., Edgewood has evolved to meet the community's changing needs. Edgewood offers Community-Based Services in the following areas: Kinship and family support, prevention and intervention, wraparound, school-based programs, behavioral and mental health, and physical health and wellness. Intensive Services include: residential treatment, day treatment, educational therapy in the agency's non-public school, medical and psychiatric services, and case management. Our award-winning Research team studies outcomes and approaches to gain understanding of the best ways organizations can help children and their communities. Edgewood's Advocacy team champions the rights of children by raising understanding and awareness of issues impacting their well-being. The agency's Training program draws on years of experience and the latest research to teach staff as well as caregivers, teachers, and child welfare professionals in California and beyond. Edgewood is more than just a place. We offer a broad range of services to help children and families at home, in schools, and in the community. When abused, neglected, and troubled youth require more comprehensive care than their family or school can provide, our Intensive Services help children and teens to heal and reconnect with a safe, loving family whenever possible.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Edgewood Center For Children & Families's ranking?

Edgewood Center For Children & Families ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Edgewood Center For Children & Families?

The application deadline for Edgewood Center For Children & Families is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Edgewood Center For Children & Families located?

Edgewood Center For Children & Families is located in the Parkside neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Parkside.

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