Presidio Hill School vs. San Francisco Day 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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San Francisco Day 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.
San Francisco Day School educates, nurtures and inspires girls and boys of diverse backgrounds to achieve their highest academic and creative potential, to embrace ethical values and to become active contributors to their communities.
Students acquire the skills of life-long learners, well equipped for the world beyond the Day School.
They have command of the essential skills of reading, writing, speaking, computing and problem solving.
Teachers foster an active and comfortable learning environment in their classrooms.
They teach students to think deeply, evaluate and synthesize information, communicate their ideas effectively, and develop their creativity within a rich and varied curriculum.
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Year Founded
1918
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Students Body
Total Students
210 students
405 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
27%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
14
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Kindergarten Students
16
44
Grade 1 Students
21
44
Grade 2 Students
22
44
Grade 3 Students
17
46
Grade 4 Students
12
44
Grade 5 Students
21
46
Grade 6 Students
28
48
Grade 7 Students
26
45
Grade 8 Students
33
44
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
64 teachers
Average Class Size
16
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:6
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 2 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$40,200
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Tuition Notes
PHS offers a flexible tuition program with tuition amounts ranging from $100 to $42000
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% on Financial Aid
30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$28,429
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Admissions Director
Kelly Dees
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Admissions Associate
Quynh Nguyen
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
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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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