St. Stephen School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

St.Stephen is a K through 8 Catholic School in the Lake Merced area of San Francisco.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 296 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,540
Average class size: 32 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Stephen School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Stephen School
Pre-K	30
Kind	29
1	25
2	28
3	29
4	31
5	34
6	25
7	31
8	34

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Year Founded

1952

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Student Body

Total Students

296 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

34%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

32 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,540

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Application URL

Online Application

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Stephen School cost?

St. Stephen School's tuition is approximately $9,540 for private students.

What is St. Stephen School's ranking?

St. Stephen School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Stephen School?

The application deadline for St. Stephen School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Stephen School located?

St. Stephen School is located in the Stonestown neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Stonestown.

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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).