Presidio Hill School vs. Live Oak School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Presidio Hill School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Live Oak School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Overview
Presidio Hill School is an independent, progressive school located in the Presidio Heights neighborhood of San Francisco.
Established in 1918 by artist-educator-activists, Presidio Hill School is the oldest continuously operating progressive school in California.
Live Oak School's mission is to fulfill the potential and promise of each child.
By knowing each student well we are able to offer a rich curriculum that offers access and challenge for every student. Our learning environment sets high academic expectations, encouraging critical thinking and fostering curiosity and creativity.
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Year Founded
1918
1971
Students Body
Total Students
210 students
426 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
14
-
Kindergarten Students
16
44
Grade 1 Students
21
44
Grade 2 Students
22
44
Grade 3 Students
17
44
Grade 4 Students
12
44
Grade 5 Students
21
44
Grade 6 Students
28
54
Grade 7 Students
26
54
Grade 8 Students
33
54
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
75 teachers
Average Class Size
16
22
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:6
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 2 / rolling
Dec. 19 / Jan. 12
Tuition Cost
$40,200
$41,825
Tuition Notes
PHS offers a flexible tuition program with tuition amounts ranging from $100 to $42000
Adjusted Tuition Program available to families who qualify.
% on Financial Aid
30%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$28,429
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Admissions Director
Kelly Dees
Maurice Hill
Admissions Associate
Quynh Nguyen
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Club, LGBTQ Alliance, MakerSpace, Orff Music program, Spanish Language Program, Students of Color
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