Private Catholic Schools near South San Francisco, CA

Elementary School

Middle School

Elementary School

Middle School

Preschool

St. Philip Preschool is a Catholic, play-based program fully integrated with the elementary school, focused on the whole child's academic, spiritual, social, and emotional development in a large open classroom with a dedicated outdoor play area.

Transitional Kindergarten

St. Philip's kindergarten through 8th grade program is a Catholic elementary school rooted in faith and values, offering a rigorous academic curriculum that includes Spanish, Art, Music, Technology, and Physical Education, alongside enrichment activities and a comprehensive sports program.

Preschool

Holy Name Preschool is a Catholic preschool that focuses on the cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual development of each child, with a nutritional lunch, snacks, and music, soccer, and sports programs included in the curriculum at no extra cost.

Kindergarten

Holy Name's full-day kindergarten program follows California State Standards infused with Catholic teachings, with hands-on learning in small group stations, weekly Mass, and a year-long mentorship pairing each kindergartner with a fifth-grade buddy.

Kindergarten

Kindergarten at Mission Dolores Academy is the entry point to the school's Catholic K-8 program, where a Common Core, Science of Reading-grounded curriculum includes explicit phonics instruction through SIPPS alongside math, Spanish, PE, art, drama, and music.

Middle School Grades 6-8

Elementary Grades 1–5 is part of Mission Dolores Academy's K-8 Catholic academic program, where a Common Core Standards-based curriculum with a Science of Reading foundation is paired with Spanish instruction, Physical Education, Art, Music, and Drama.

Pre-Kindergarten Program

Kindergarten

The kindergarten program at St. Paul's is a full-day offering within this WCEA- and WASC-accredited Catholic K–8 school in Noe Valley, where the curriculum covers English language arts, math, science, social studies, and religion, supplemented by PE, library, technology, and music.

Preschool Program

The Caterpillar Class is St. Anne's preschool program, focused on routines, group socialization, and foundational experiences in art, science, early number and letter concepts, music, and gross motor activities, with projects that are theme-based and emerge from children's interests.

Pre-Kindergarten Program

The Pre-Kindergarten Program (Giraffe Class) uses a structured, child-led curriculum designed to build kindergarten readiness through math and science concepts, early reading and writing, art, gross motor and dramatic play, and social development — all within St. Anne's Catholic environment that fosters spiritual, intellectual, and physical growth.

TK

St. John's TK program is the entry point to a Catholic TK–8 school in San Francisco's Glen Park neighborhood, where instruction is rooted in the Ursuline tradition and shaped by high academic standards, service, and compassion. The school holds dual WCEA and WASC accreditation, including WASC's highest available six-year term.

Elementary Program

The elementary program covers grades 1–5 with daily instruction in English language arts, math, science, social studies, and religion, supplemented by weekly Spanish and rotating classes in music, dance, technology, and art, all within St. John's WASC- and WCEA-accredited Catholic curriculum aligned to California Common Core standards.

Kindergarten

St. Peter's kindergarten uses a 50/50 Dual Language Immersion model, with half the school day taught in English and half in Spanish, covering subjects including English Language Arts, Religion, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, P.E., and Technology.

Elementary

St. Peter's elementary program (grades K–5) builds foundational skills in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, and nurtures Catholic faith through religion class, Masses, and prayer services. The school holds dual accreditation from WCEA and WASC, and offers a Dual Language Immersion curriculum with instruction in both English and Spanish.

K-8 Program

Saint Brigid Academy's K-8 program is a micro Catholic school built around a 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio, serving neurodivergent and academically gifted students through personalized instruction, multiage classrooms, and a whole-child approach that addresses spiritual, intellectual, social-emotional, and physical development.

Extension Program

The Extension Program provides supervised after-school care for Saint Brigid Academy students, with activities including arts and crafts, outdoor play, STEM, sports, and homework support.

TK

The TK program is the entry point to School of the Epiphany's Catholic TK–8 academic community, which has served students of diverse backgrounds since 1938 and is accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA).

Elementary School

School of the Epiphany's elementary program is part of a Catholic TK–8 school that has served San Francisco students since 1938, challenging them to achieve educational excellence within a Catholic tradition.

Tiny Knights Preschool

Tiny Knights Preschool uses a play-based curriculum that emphasizes social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through varied indoor and outdoor activities including art, music, and motor development. The program is part of St. Gabriel's Catholic parish school community and collaborates with families to support each child's individual growth.

TK & Kindergarten

The TK & Kindergarten program is part of St. Gabriel's Catholic elementary school, which integrates Christian values into academics and holds dual accreditation from the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Private Middle School

Fusion Academy offers a completely personalized private middle school experience. From classes to scheduling, everything is customized around your student. We balance academics and socialization to create a private junior high school experience unlike any other. Private middle school classes at Fusion Academy are 1-to-1: just 1 student and 1 teacher per class. Teachers match your child’s pace and preferences so they can learn better, dive deeper, and never get left behind. Schedules are customized around your family’s goals and plans. Students connect and collaborate with peers in a safe and structured environment. Coursework is completed as part of the school day. Daily reports for each class session are communicated to parents from your student’s teachers. NOTE: Tuition rates are calculated per course, per term and will vary based on the student’s custom curriculum.

Private High School

Fusion Academy is a fully accredited private high school. We prepare students for life after high school with 1-to-1 classes and a completely personalized education experience. Private high school classes at Fusion have just one teacher and one student. Teachers can accelerate or slow down based on your student’s needs and personalize course content for your student’s interests. Schedules are customized around your family’s goals and plans. Students connect and collaborate with peers in a safe and structured environment. Coursework is completed as part of the school day. Daily reports for each class session are communicated to parents from your student’s teachers. NOTE: Tuition rates are calculated per course, per term and will vary based on the student’s custom curriculum.

Preschool and Kindergarten Program

Mission Montessori is proud to offer the one-of-a-kind, holistic, child-led approach to early childhood education that Dr. Montessori pioneered over one hundred years ago.

Toddler Program

Our teachers introduce good habits, encourage the use of words to express needs, and warmly guide children to do things for themselves throughout the course of the day.

Preschool

Our exceptional preschool programs lay the foundation for our students’ future learning. Challenger preschoolers enjoy an effective mix of music, reading, math, art, drama, social relating time, science, and physical activities that aim to improve small and large motor skills. Your child will be provided a strong foundation academically and socially. With several preschool programs available year round, we have one that will fit your family’s schedule.

Kindergarten

Challenger’s fun-filled kindergarten program engages students and develops their ability to stay on task in order to optimize their success. We’ve perfected the balance between play and learning so well that our kindergartners can’t tell the difference—it’s a seamless environment of learning and fun.

Private Middle School

Fusion Academy offers a completely personalized private middle school experience. From classes to scheduling, everything is customized around your student. We balance academics and socialization to create a private junior high school experience unlike any other. Private middle school classes at Fusion Academy are 1-to-1: just 1 student and 1 teacher per class. Teachers match your child’s pace and preferences so they can learn better, dive deeper, and never get left behind. Schedules are customized around your family’s goals and plans. Students connect and collaborate with peers in a safe and structured environment. Coursework is completed as part of the school day. Daily reports for each class session are communicated to parents from your student’s teachers. NOTE: Tuition rates are calculated per course, per term and will vary based on the student’s custom curriculum.

Private High School

Fusion Academy is a fully accredited private high school. We prepare students for life after high school with 1-to-1 classes and a completely personalized education experience. Private high school classes at Fusion have just one teacher and one student. Teachers can accelerate or slow down based on your student’s needs and personalize course content for your student’s interests. Schedules are customized around your family’s goals and plans. Students connect and collaborate with peers in a safe and structured environment. Coursework is completed as part of the school day. Daily reports for each class session are communicated to parents from your student’s teachers. NOTE: Tuition rates are calculated per course, per term and will vary based on the student’s custom curriculum.

Coastline - Elementary School

At Coastline Christian Elementary, students build strong academic and character foundations through engaging, faith-based learning. With caring teachers and hands-on experiences, they develop curiosity, confidence, and essential skills that prepare them for future success.

Coastline - Middle School

At Coastline Christian Middle School, students grow as leaders and team players through hands-on learning, collaboration, and faith-based guidance—building confidence, character, and real-life skills that prepare them to thrive in high school and beyond.

Private Middle School

Fusion Academy offers a completely personalized private middle school experience. From classes to scheduling, everything is customized around your student. We balance academics and socialization to create a private junior high school experience unlike any other. Private middle school classes at Fusion Academy are 1-to-1: just 1 student and 1 teacher per class. Teachers match your child’s pace and preferences so they can learn better, dive deeper, and never get left behind. Schedules are customized around your family’s goals and plans. Students connect and collaborate with peers in a safe and structured environment. Coursework is completed as part of the school day. Daily reports for each class session are communicated to parents from your student’s teachers. NOTE: Tuition rates are calculated per course, per term and will vary based on the student’s custom curriculum.

Private High School

Fusion Academy is a fully accredited private high school. We prepare students for life after high school with 1-to-1 classes and a completely personalized education experience. Private high school classes at Fusion have just one teacher and one student. Teachers can accelerate or slow down based on your student’s needs and personalize course content for your student’s interests. Schedules are customized around your family’s goals and plans. Students connect and collaborate with peers in a safe and structured environment. Coursework is completed as part of the school day. Daily reports for each class session are communicated to parents from your student’s teachers. NOTE: Tuition rates are calculated per course, per term and will vary based on the student’s custom curriculum.

Preschool

The KMS Preschool is a mixed-age program for our 2 to 4 year old children. Our program is designed to be age appropriate, taking into account each child and his or her developmental process.

Preschool

The KMS Preschool is a mixed-age program designed to cover all developmental domains—emotional, social, cognitive, language, and motor skills—within a child-centered environment drawing from a Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum that blends project-based art, outdoor play, cooking with YUM Chefs, and weekly Capoeira.

Public Preschool Program

Public Preschool Program

Public Preschool Program