The Brandeis School of San Francisco
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(415)406-1035
- The Brandeis School of San Francisco provides an education as vibrant, thoughtful, and imaginative as San Francisco's Jewish community.
- Inspiring students to lead lives of learning and purpose, we create a challenging academic environment and a welcoming, inclusive community deeply enriched by Jewish thought, values, and traditions. We offer a rich, integrated, and challenging curriculum combining general and Judaic studies.
- Rooted in Jewish values, our approach sets high standards and pays attention to individual needs and learning styles.
- We create a culture that offers a lifelong career for exceptional teachers as we prepare children to thrive in challenging high school environments.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Students: 377 students
- Yearly Tuition: $31,086
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 16
Top Placements
The Brandeis School of San Francisco places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) Educational Records Bureau |
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1963 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 377 students |
| Student Body Type | n/a |
| % Students of Color | 4% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 22 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 16 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $31,086 |
| Tuition Notes | K-7: $31,086 Grade 8: $32,668Tuition includes all books, materials, supplies, field trips, and yearbook. |
| Admissions Director | Tania Lowenthal |
| Admissions Associate | Leslie Ticktin |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 4 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Arts and Music Programs: Art, Band, Drama Recreational Athletic Programs: Athletics |
School Notes
- At The Brandeis School of San Francisco, we believe that true learning happens only when knowledge is connected to purpose. We know that what our students learn at Brandeis today will matter to the world tomorrow, and we strive to educate people capable of making meaningful contributions. Our challenging K8 academic environment is focused on relevance and rooted in Jewish values, traditions, and culture.
- We make education matter for our students after Brandeis, and high schools welcome our graduates not just for their academic strength but also for their sense of purpose, community, and activism. Over 95 percent of our graduates are accepted into one of their top-choice high schools.
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