Presidio Hill School vs. San Francisco Waldorf School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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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.
The difference is extraordinary Visit a classroom and you'll see students who strive for more than just the right answer, students who create beautiful, impeccable work, who try their hand at everything.
Meet a graduate and you know someone who is determined to make an impact on the world.
Grades Offered
K-8
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
1918
1979
Students Body
Total Students
210 students
419 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
43%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
19
Pre-K Students
14
28
Kindergarten Students
16
43
Grade 1 Students
21
24
Grade 2 Students
22
15
Grade 3 Students
17
16
Grade 4 Students
12
21
Grade 5 Students
21
28
Grade 6 Students
28
24
Grade 7 Students
26
26
Grade 8 Students
33
20
Grade 9 Students
-
40
Grade 10 Students
-
42
Grade 11 Students
-
31
Grade 12 Students
-
42
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
55 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
45%
Average Class Size
16
22
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:8
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 2 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$40,200
$16,300
Tuition Notes
PHS offers a flexible tuition program with tuition amounts ranging from $100 to $42000
Tuition varies by grade and program
% on Financial Aid
30%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$28,429
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Admissions Director
Kelly Dees
Jessica Eicher
Admissions Associate
Quynh Nguyen
Zerreen Kazi
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Club, LGBTQ Alliance, MakerSpace, Orff Music program, Spanish Language Program, Students of Color
Black Student Union, Chess Club, Circus Arts After-School Program, Eurythmy Troupe, Gender and Sexuality Alliance, Math Club