The Hamlin School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 441 students
Yearly Tuition: $43,500
Acceptance rate: 22%
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / Jan. 2
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

The Hamlin School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Coalition of Girls
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Hamlin School
Kind	48
1	48
2	48
3	46
4	48
5	46
6	55
7	52
8	50

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Year Founded

1863

Student Body

Total Students

441 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

44%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

65 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

24 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Dec. 15 / Jan. 2

Yearly Tuition Cost

$43,500

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Tuition Notes

Tuition for all grades, K-8, for the 2023-2024 school year is $43,500. Tuition includes lunch and snack as well as all book, materials, and technology fees. All school activities, field trips, and outdoor education programs during the school year are also included.

% on Financial Aid

21%

Acceptance Rate

22%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Lisa Lau Aquino '81

Admissions Associate

Karen Thompson P'16

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$31 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballClimbing

Cross CountrySoccer

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

After School Care ProgramDiversity Club

Arts and Music Programs:

ChorusTheater Arts

Recreational Athletic Programs:

After School Sports

School Notes

For well over 150 years, the mission of The Hamlin School has been "to educate girls and women to meet the challenges of their time." The K-8 program, rooted in a deep commitment to wellness and belonging, aims to develop the intellect, moral fiber, confidence, resilience, and leadership skills in each student.

School Mascot: Lions

HAMLIN AT A GLANCE

Our Mission

The Hamlin School educates girls to meet the challenges of their time and inspires them to become extraordinary thinkers and innovators, courageous leaders, and individuals of integrity.

OurCreed

Compassion - Courage - Honesty - Respect - Responsibility

Other Associations and Memberships
Apple Distinguished School
Calfornia Teacher Development Collaborative (CATDC)
Center for Spiritual and Ethical Education (CSEE)
Institute for Social and Emotional Learning (IFSEL)

Community Partnerships
Breakthrough Collaborative
Hamilton Families

By the Numbers

1863 School Founded
440 Total Students Enrolled
51% Students of Color
21% Students who receive FA
40 Zip Codes Represented
77,725 sq ft Campus Footprint
15 Years Current Head of School Tenure

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Hamlin School cost?

The Hamlin School's tuition is approximately $43,500 for private students.

What schools are The Hamlin School often compared to?

The Hamlin School is often viewed alongside schools like Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's) by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of The Hamlin School?

The acceptance rate of The Hamlin School is 22%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. The Hamlin School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.

What sports does The Hamlin School offer?

The Hamlin School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is The Hamlin School's ranking?

The Hamlin School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for The Hamlin School?

The application deadline for The Hamlin School is Dec. 15 / Jan. 2.

In what neighborhood is The Hamlin School located?

The Hamlin School is located in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 6 other private schools located in Pacific Heights.

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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).