The Brandeis School Of San Francisco (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 352 students
Yearly Tuition: $31,086
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 16
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

The Brandeis School Of San Francisco ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	The Brandeis School Of San Francisco
Kind	35
1	30
2	33
3	42
4	41
5	40
6	37
7	51
8	43

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Grade 7 highest at 51 students, compared with 30 in Grade 1 and 43 in Grade 8.

Year Founded

1963

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School Motto

Make it matter

Student Body

Total Students

352 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

87 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

22 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 16

Yearly Tuition Cost

$31,086

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Tuition Notes

K-7: $31,086 Grade 8: $32,668 Tuition includes all books, materials, supplies, field trips, and yearbook.

Admissions Director

Tania Lowenthal

Admissions Associate

Leslie Ticktin

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

SoccerVolleyball

Colors

White, Blue

School Mascot

Lions

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

ArtBand

Drama

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Athletics

School Notes

The Brandeis School of San Francisco provides an education as vibrant, thoughtful, and imaginative as San Francisco's Jewish community.
Inspiring students to lead lives of learning and purpose, we create a challenging academic environment and a welcoming, inclusive community deeply enriched by Jewish thought, values, and traditions. We offer a rich, integrated, and challenging curriculum combining general and Judaic studies.
Rooted in Jewish values, our approach sets high standards and pays attention to individual needs and learning styles.
We create a culture that offers a lifelong career for exceptional teachers as we prepare children to thrive in challenging high school environments.

At The Brandeis School of San Francisco, we believe that true learning happens only when knowledge is connected to purpose. We know that what our students learn at Brandeis today will matter to the world tomorrow, and we strive to educate people capable of makingmeaningful contributions. Our challenging K8 academic environment is focused on relevance and rooted in Jewish values, traditions, and culture.
We make education matter for our students after Brandeis, and high schools welcome our graduates not just for their academic strength but also for their sense of purpose, community, and activism. Over 95 percent of our graduates are accepted into one of their top-choice high schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Brandeis School Of San Francisco cost?

The Brandeis School Of San Francisco's tuition is approximately $31,086 for private students.

What sports does The Brandeis School Of San Francisco offer?

The Brandeis School Of San Francisco offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is The Brandeis School Of San Francisco's ranking?

The Brandeis School Of San Francisco ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for The Brandeis School Of San Francisco?

The application deadline for The Brandeis School Of San Francisco is Jan. 16.

In what neighborhood is The Brandeis School Of San Francisco located?

The Brandeis School Of San Francisco is located in the Lakeshore neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in Lakeshore.

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Did You Know?

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).