Holy Name Parish School is a Catholic school committed to offering its students a strong spiritual foundation and a solid academic education.
Each student is expected to achieve his or her highest level of scholarship while learning values to help them become compassionate, contributing and responsible members of society.
We, the faculty of Holy Name Parish School, are committed to providing a quality Catholic education for each student.
We believe that this education is vital to the formation of a responsible, maturing Christian child.
We strive to form a Catholic community; to form a Christian community; to teach and demonstrate Christian values emphasizing respect for the rights and dignity of every person; to support and supplement the family as the educators of their children; to show concern for the well-being, the progress and the individual needs of each child; to develop the whole child spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, culturally and emotionally; and to develop each child's potential and creativity.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,300
- Average class size: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Holy Name Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1941
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
453 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
65%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
30 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Most sacred heart of Jesus, I place my trust in thee.
- Holy Name Parish School is a Catholic school committed to offering its students a strong spiritual foundation and a solid academic education. Each student is expected to achieve his or her highest level of scholarship while learning values to help them become compassionate, contributing and responsible members of society. We, the faculty of Holy Name Parish School, are committed to providing a quality Catholic education for each student. We believe that this education is vital to the formation of a responsible, maturing Christian child. We strive to form a Catholic community; to form a Christian community; to teach and demonstrate Christian values emphasizing respect for the rights and dignity of every person; to support and supplement the family as the educators of their children; to show concern for the well-being, the progress and the individual needs of each child; to develop the whole child spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, culturally and emotionally; and to develop each child's potential and creativity.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Holy Name Elementary School cost?
Holy Name Elementary School's tuition is approximately $9,300 for private students.
What is Holy Name Elementary School's ranking?
Holy Name Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Holy Name Elementary School?
The application deadline for Holy Name Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Holy Name Elementary School located?
Holy Name Elementary School is located in the Outer Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 6 other private schools located in Outer Sunset.
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The nearest high school to Holy Name Elementary School is St. Ignatius College Preparatory (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Sequoia Village Schoolhouse (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Terra Schools (1.2 miles away)
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(415) 421-5219
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(650) 756-3395
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(650) 756-3395
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(415) 746-1114
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 746-1114
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(415) 587-7256
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(415) 587-7256
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