The Hamlin School is a private day school for girls in kindergarten through eighth grade.
Its campus is at 2120 Broadway, San Francisco, near Pacific Heights.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Hamlin School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History
School Resources
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1896
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
435 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Sarah Dix Hamlin, women's rights advocate -
- Wanda Marie Holland Greene, educator -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hamlin School often compared to?
Hamlin School is often viewed alongside schools like Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's) by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Hamlin School?
Hamlin School famous alumni include: Sarah Dix Hamlin, women's rights advocate and Wanda Marie Holland Greene, educator.
What is Hamlin School's ranking?
Hamlin School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Hamlin School?
The application deadline for Hamlin School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Hamlin School vs. Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's)
The nearest high school to Hamlin School is Convent & Stuart Hall (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Hamlin School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is San Francisco Waldorf School (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
The Hamlin School
All-girls
Grades: K-8 | 441 students - miles 2120 Broadway
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 922-0300
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 922-0300
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K-8
441
Convent & Stuart Hall![Convent & Stuart Hall Photo]( "Convent & Stuart Hall Photo")
(Catholic)
Grades: K-12 0.1 miles 2222 Broadway St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-2900
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-2900
0.1
K-12
n/a
St. Vincent De Paul School
(Catholic)
Grades: K-8 | 237 students 0.3 miles 2350 Green St
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 346-5505
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 346-5505
0.3
K-8
237
Grades: K-8 | 31 students 0.4 miles 2521 Scott St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 931-0400
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 931-0400
0.4
K-8
31
mSt. Brigid School![mSt. Brigid School Photo - Ist grade students enjoying the play system in our school yard.]( "mSt. Brigid School Photo - Ist grade students enjoying the play system in our school yard.")
(Catholic)
Grades: K-8 | 172 students 0.4 miles 2250 Franklin St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 673-4523
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 673-4523
0.4
K-8
172
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