Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Paul Of The Shipwreck Catholic
About the School
- St. Paul Of The Shipwreck Catholic serves 185 students in grades Kindergarten-8, is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES).
- The student:teacher of St. Paul Of The Shipwreck Catholic is 15:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Paul Of The Shipwreck Catholic ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1915
School Calendar
School Motto
“This is my story... This is my song.” -Blessed Assurance
Student Body
Total Students
185 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
88%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Paul Of The Shipwreck Catholic's ranking?
St. Paul Of The Shipwreck Catholic ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Paul Of The Shipwreck Catholic?
The application deadline for St. Paul Of The Shipwreck Catholic is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Paul Of The Shipwreck Catholic located?
St. Paul Of The Shipwreck Catholic is located in the Bret Harte neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Paul Of The Shipwreck Catholic is Rise Institute (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Alta Vista School (0.7 miles away)
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Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
450 Somerset Street
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 467-3700
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 242 students
Catholic
795 Sunnydale Ave
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 239-7840
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 247 students
Catholic
785 Sunnydale Ave
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 239-7840
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 4-8 | 157 students
Christian
501 Cambridge St
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 555-5183
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 131 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum
503 Cambridge Street
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 622-6130
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 14 students
Alternative School
1760 Cesar Chavez Ste R
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 641-1878
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 17
All-girls (Catholic)
3625 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 824-2052
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 550 students
Sports: 12
755 Ocean Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 337-9990
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
25 Whittier Street
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 586-1117
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 7 students
259 Judson Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 586-6987
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
450 Somerset Street
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 467-3700
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 242 students
Catholic
795 Sunnydale Ave
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 239-7840
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 247 students
Catholic
785 Sunnydale Ave
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 239-7840
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 4-8 | 157 students
Christian
501 Cambridge St
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 555-5183
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 131 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum
503 Cambridge Street
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 622-6130
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
450 Somerset Street
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 467-3700
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 131 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum
503 Cambridge Street
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 622-6130
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4
300 Gaven St
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 239-5065
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 75 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
240 Industrial Street
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 648-5777
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
801 Silver Ave
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 587-7256
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Bottom 50%10
1060 Key Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 467-2522
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 467-2522
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Gr: 5-8 | 167 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Harte (Bret) Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
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1/
Bottom 50%10
1035 Gilman Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 330-1520
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 330-1520
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
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5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Mansell St.
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 469-4550
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 469-4550
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,047 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
El Dorado Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Delta St.
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 330-1537
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 330-1537
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 Girard St.
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 330-1500
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 330-1500
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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