San Francisco City Academy (2026-27 Profile)

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About the School

San Francisco City Academy is a co–ed private school in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco, CA, serving students in grades K–8.
Founded in 1997, the school enrolls 104 students with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average class size of 13.
The school has a religious affiliation with the Assembly of God and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
Annual tuition is $12,900, with 98% of students receiving financial aid, reflecting affordability within the San Francisco private school market.
Located in a large city community, San Francisco City Academy ranks among the top 20% of California private schools for diversity, with 100% of its students representing students of color.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 104 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,900
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: Mar. 31
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

San Francisco City Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Religious Affiliation

Assembly of God

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	San Francisco City Academy
Kind	17
1	11
2	17
3	12
4	7
5	10
6	13
7	11
8	6

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Year Founded

1997

Student Body

Total Students

104 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

13 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

White/black polos, black slacks, burgundy/black cardigans, and all black shoes.

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Mar. 31

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,900

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Tuition Notes

Monthly tuition is based on a sliding scale. Parents must submit financial documentation to apply for in-school sponsorship and scholarship programs.

% on Financial Aid

98%

Admissions Associate

Sarah Bomar

Application URL

Online Application

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does San Francisco City Academy cost?

San Francisco City Academy's tuition is approximately $12,900 for private students.

When is the application deadline for San Francisco City Academy?

The application deadline for San Francisco City Academy is Mar. 31.

In what neighborhood is San Francisco City Academy located?

San Francisco City Academy is located in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Tenderloin.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in San Francisco, CA is $24,348 for elementary schools and $40,742 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in San Francisco, CA is 59% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).