Progressive K-8 school in San Francisco offering special education, IEP support, and therapeutic services
Presidio Hill School is an independent, progressive K-8 school located in the Presidio Heights neighborhood of San Francisco. As California's oldest continuously operating progressive school, it offers a student-centered environment that emphasizes individualized growth and developmental support for its 220 students.
The school is specifically equipped to support students with diverse learning profiles, offering specialized services including Special Education, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and therapeutic and developmental supports. With an average class size of 16 and a dedicated staff of 33 teachers, the school provides a nurturing setting where academic instruction can be tailored to meet specific special needs and learning differences.
Presidio Hill School offers a nonsectarian, co-ed curriculum enriched by programs such as the Orff Music program, MakerSpace, and various clubs including an Art Club and LGBTQ Alliance. Admissions operate on a rolling basis with a January 6 deadline, and the school provides a flexible tuition program, with 30% of students receiving financial aid.
At a Glance
GradesKindergarten-8
Students220
Class Size16:1 ratio
Tuition$42,400
Fin. Aid30% receive aid
Est.1918
DeadlineJan. 6 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1918 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $42,400 |
| Tuition Notes | PHS offers a flexible tuition program with tuition amounts ranging from $100 to $42400 |
| Total Students | 220 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 |
| Average Class Size | 16 |
| Grades Offered | Kindergarten-8 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Kelly Dees |
| Admissions Associate | Quynh Nguyen |
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 6 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 100 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 30 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $28,429 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 28 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Learning Programs Supported
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Cross Country · Indoor Soccer · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Art Club · LGBTQ Alliance · MakerSpace · Orff Music program · Spanish Language Program · Students of Color |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.presidiohill.org/about-us/calendar |
Contact the school
(415) 751-93183839 Washington Street, San Francisco, California 94118
www.presidiohill.org