It's Here, The Spring Gazette!
In this edition of The Gaven Street Gazette, Juna reflects on the 2024-25 strategic planning process as the School de…
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The San Francisco School
Founded in 1966, The San Francisco School is a vibrant, progressive, independent school educating children from preschool through 8th grade. Nestled in the Portola, our 1.6-acre campus blends urban accessibility with a village-like atmosphere. The San Francisco School cultivates and celebrates the intellectual, imaginative, and humanitarian promise of each student in a community that practices mutual respect, embraces diversity, and inspires a passion for learning.
The Magic of SFS
At The San Francisco School, joyful learning thrives because each student feels seen and supported by every member of our diverse, close-knit community. Through outdoor exploration, music, art, and inspiring, hands-on learning, we nurture kindness, creativity, collaboration, and educational excellence.
Humanitarian Promise
Humanitarian Promise
From our SEL and social justice curricula to our core value commitments, we raise kind and courageous citizens, committed to social and environmental justice.
Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning
Students become deep thinkers and lifelong learners through our collaborative, project-based approach to topics that matter to them.
Village-Like Campus
Village-Like Campus
With our expansive courtyards, adventure playground, state-of-the-art community center, and kitchen, learning extends far outside the classroom.
Sense of Belonging
Sense of Belonging
Every student can reach their full potential in an authentic, welcoming community that celebrates diversity and values both innovation and tradition.
282 Students Enrolled
65% Students of Color
1:6 Faculty to Student Ratio
50Ft Long Campus Slide
SFS Divisions
Whether your family joins The San Francisco School in Preschool, Lower School, or Middle School, your child will be welcomed into an academic program inspired by our mission to foster a passion for learning.
Preschool
Preschool
For ages 3-5 years old, we combine Montessori methods and social-emotional learning with play-based approaches to early childhood education.
Lower School
Lower School
Small K-5th grade classes, student-centered teaching, and a collaborative culture are hallmarks of our cross-disciplinary program. Learn more.
Middle School
Middle School
Grades 6-8 are designed to nurture students on their journey to becoming thoughtful, self-aware, and courageous humanitarians.
We feel that sending our children to The San Francisco School has been one of the best decisions we could have made. They are thriving and so are we.
— Current SFS parent
