Francis W Parker Lower School
Tel:
(619)298-9110
- At Francis Parker School, our mission is to provide a superior college preparatory education in a diverse, family-oriented environment that meets the academic, social, creative, emotional, and physical needs of the individual student.
- Founded in 1912, and now with 1,200 students, Francis Parker School is San Diego's oldest and largest independent, non-denominational, coeducational day school.
- Through a system of instruction in the academics, athletics, and arts that is grounded in excellence, Parker students are prepared to succeed at four-year colleges and universities appropriate to their individual goals.
- This level of educational success is based on a foundation of shared values the importance of family; the uniqueness of each individual child; the ethical treatment of others and the world around us; a shared passion for learning between inspired teachers and motivated students.
- Our mission is to provide a superior college-preparatory education in a diverse, family-oriented environment that meets the academic, social, creative, emotional and physical needs of the individual student.
- Francis Parker School is accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
- The School is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Students: 362 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Francis W Parker Lower School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 362 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
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