Holy Name Elementary School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 453 students
Average class size: 30 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Holy Name Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Holy Name Elementary School
Pre-K	62
Kind	28
1	24
2	34
3	33
4	30
5	66
6	60
7	50
8	66

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Grade 5 and 8 highest both have 66 students, more than any other grade at Holy Name Elementary School.

Year Founded

1941

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School Motto

Most sacred heart of Jesus, I place my trust in thee.

Student Body

Total Students

453 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

65%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

30 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)
Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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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.

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)

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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 average private school tuition in San Francisco, CA is $24,130 for elementary schools and $39,637 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in San Francisco, CA is 61% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).