St. Emydius School in San Francisco, CA serves 146 udents from kindergarten through eighth grade in a central city setting.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 18:1 with 8 teachers on staff.
Founded with a Catholic affiliation,. Emydius is a co–educational school and a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.
The udent body is diverse, with approximately 92% of students identified as students of color.
Emydius is a California K–8 private school offering elementary and middle school education in the San Francisco area.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
146 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Emydius School?
The application deadline for St. Emydius School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Emydius School is Lick-Wilmerding High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is San Francisco Adventist School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. John The Evangelist School (1.0 miles away)
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