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Stratford Private Preschool in the Parkside District of San Francisco is committed to providing quality education and child care to students ages 2 years through Pre-K in the San Francisco, Inner Parkside, Sunset District, Parkside, Parkside District, and Saint Francis Wood communities and beyond.
We offer a nurturing environment that inspires children to think and excel academically, socially, and emotionally.
Our goal is to infuse learning with fun interactive activities.
Contact us today to see why families love our preschool.
We are conveniently located across the street from Bank of America (20th & Taraval main entrance) on 19th & Taraval.
School Motto: Summa Spes, Summa Res (Highest Hopes, Highest Things)
Offering Early Preschool, Preschool, and Mandarin Bilingual
Preschool, Stratford School Parkside provides an unparalleled
education where children are inspired to be creative problem
solvers, innovators, and confident, compassionate leaders. Our
balanced approach in and out of the classroom ensures both academic
success and personal development. In the classroom, our curriculum
intentionally instills STEAM rigor and academic excellence taught
in a warm and caring environment. Arts, music, character
development, and physical activity round out the Stratford
experience. In addition to our robust STEAM-infused curriculum, our
campus offers a specialty Early Preschool program and a Mandarin
Bilingual Preschool program. Early Preschool is a joyful and
developmentally age-appropriate program designed for children who
are 2 - 3 years old, with no potty training required. Mandarin
Bilingual Preschool students are taught and cared for by a
two-teacher team, one speaking and instructing in English, the
other in Mandarin. Beyond the classroom, Stratford encourages
students to explore their individual passions through enrichment
activities. Our goal is to prepare and mentor students for
admission to competitive high schools and colleges, and our
students achieve outstanding results. Evident at all our schools is
the Stratford motto, "Summa spes, summa res," meaning "highest
hopes, highest things."
How much does Stratford School San Francisco Parkside cost?
Stratford School San Francisco Parkside's tuition is approximately $25,950 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Stratford School San Francisco Parkside?
The application deadline for Stratford School San Francisco Parkside is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Stratford School San Francisco Parkside located?
Stratford School San Francisco Parkside is located in the Parkside neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Parkside.
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Quick Facts (2026)
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 49 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,950
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
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The average private school tuition in San Francisco, CA is $24,294 for elementary schools and $40,601 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
