San Francisco Friends School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 434 students
Yearly Tuition: $32,340
Acceptance rate: 15%
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 15
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Friends Council on Education (FCE)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	San Francisco Friends School
Kind	42
1	40
2	41
3	45
4	46
5	48
6	62
7	56
8	54

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Year Founded

2002

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Student Body

Total Students

434 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

43%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

62%

Average Class Size

22 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Dec. 15

Yearly Tuition Cost

$32,340

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% on Financial Aid

28%

Acceptance Rate

15%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Yvette Bonaparte

Admissions Associate

Grecia Lacayo

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

DanceGymnastics

Indoor SoccerVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

jazz band

School Notes

At San Francisco Friends School, a K-8 co-ed school, students learn in a community grounded in the Quaker values of reflection, integrity, peaceful problem-solving and stewardship. Our teachers challenge students with a dynamic curriculum that inspires curiosity, cooperation and hard work. We teach children to listen to all voices and to trust their own. We engage with the world around us with kindness and conviction, working toward the Quaker ideal of a caring and just society.

School Motto: 'Education for Action'

San Francisco Friends School was started by a group of Bay Area residents who share a vision of a K-8 co-educational independent school that combines outstanding academics with Quaker values of simplicity, integrity, mutual respect, and peaceful problem-solving. Founders of the school include parents, educators, business people, and volunteers. We are dedicated to creating in San Francisco a unique school that serves an immediate community need for superior elementary education informed by sustained and thoughtful conversation about the emotional and spiritual growth of our children. Friends schools strive to be socially responsible. Teachers help students to understand issues of social justice, such as respect for differences, nonviolence, and equality under the law. Again, these complex topics are handled in age-appropriate ways. Through service learning and participation in the community, Friends schools are committed to working toward a more caring and just society. The mission of San Francisco is to educate girls and boys in the tradition of Quaker learning. By example and commitment, we hope to inspire all connected with our school to work together toward a peaceful and caring society.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does San Francisco Friends School cost?

San Francisco Friends School's tuition is approximately $32,340 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of San Francisco Friends School?

The acceptance rate of San Francisco Friends School is 15%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. San Francisco Friends School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.

What sports does San Francisco Friends School offer?

San Francisco Friends School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Gymnastics, Indoor Soccer and Volleyball.

What is San Francisco Friends School's ranking?

San Francisco Friends School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for San Francisco Friends School?

The application deadline for San Francisco Friends School is Dec. 15.

In what neighborhood is San Francisco Friends School located?

San Francisco Friends School is located in the Mission Dolores neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in Mission Dolores.

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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).