A Tour of San Francisco Schools

Children's Day School occupies a site which may well be the oldest school site west of the Mississippi. You can read more about the school's history and program here. Presidio Hill School was founded in 1918 and "is the oldest continually operating progressive school in California." Discovery Center School "was founded in 1970 by Dr. Patrick A. O'Donnell, a noted educator at San Francisco State University." Drew College Preparatory School has a copy of its recent accreditation report available on its site. Worth a read! The Hamlin School educates young ladies in grades 1 through 8. Katherine Delmar Burke School has been educating girls since 1908. Kittredge School "attributes its success to a dedicated faculty, small class size and supportive environment." Lick-Wilmerding High School is a tribute to the munificence of four benefactors/founders. Live Oak School is a small community school in Potrero Hill. San Francisco Day School touts its commitment to academic excellence as one of its educational cornerstones. The San Francisco School had its beginnings as a Montessori School. San Francisco Waldorf School provides a Waldorf education to San Francisco area children from grade school through high school. Synergy School "actively works to create an environment that identifies and addresses all forms of bias. Town School for Boys has been educating boys since 1939. The Urban School of San Francisco has a well-deserved reputation as an educational inovator.