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A Tour of San Francisco Schools

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Catholic Schools
The Roman Catholic Church has always considered education a major thrust of its work and mission. It's hard to find a Catholic parish which doesn't support some kind of school. The religious orders have been zealous in establishing schools which adhere to their particular teachings. The result is a plethora of Catholic schools. Here are examples of the various kinds of Catholic schools you can find in San Francisco.

Archbishop Riordan High School offers young men a Roman Catholic education in the Marianist tradition.

Sacred Heart schools are renowned worldwide for educating young women to the peak of academic excellence. The Convent of the Sacred Heart Elementary School and High School are part of a four school complex which also includes Stuart Hall High School.

Corpus Christi School offers a Salesian education in the tradition of Saint John Bosco.

De Marillac Middle School is a shining example of what Roman Catholic religious orders do so well, ministering to the poor and under-privileged. De Mirillac is a ministry of The De La Salle Christian Brothers and the Daughters of Charity and offers a free, private school education to one of the toughest inner city neighborhoods in San Francisco, the Tenderloin District. De Mirillac is the only middle school in the district which is home to approximately 3,500 children.

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