San Francisco Day School vs. Presidio Hill School
Should I attend San Francisco Day School or Presidio Hill School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
San Francisco Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Presidio Hill School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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School History
Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Year Founded
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1918
Students Body
Total Students
405 students
210 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
28%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
14
Kindergarten Students
44
16
Grade 1 Students
44
21
Grade 2 Students
44
22
Grade 3 Students
46
17
Grade 4 Students
44
12
Grade 5 Students
46
21
Grade 6 Students
48
28
Grade 7 Students
45
26
Grade 8 Students
44
33
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
33 teachers
Average Class Size
n/a
16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:6
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 2 / rolling
Tuition Cost
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$40,200
Tuition Notes
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PHS offers a flexible tuition program with tuition amounts ranging from $100 to $42000
% on Financial Aid
n/a
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$28,429
Admissions Director
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Kelly Dees
Admissions Associate
n/a
Quynh Nguyen
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Art Club, LGBTQ Alliance, MakerSpace, Orff Music program, Spanish Language Program, Students of Color