If I could leave 0 stars I would! Terrible school! Especially the staff is so rude and unkind to…read moreeveryone not just parents but students as well! Moved my child out of there and she has been thriving loving their new school do much better, been on the honor roll every semester since joining the new school. (Which happens to be my alma mater)

My son graduated from OLPH and now my daughter goes to the same school. I can't thank the teachers…read moreenough for all their efforts, perseverance, knowledge and care that they've been giving the students here. It's not just a Catholic school, it is like a second family. Families know other families even if they're not in the same class. The kids cheer each other up and they always have fun during school events. Until now that my son is in high school, the families in his class still see each other. The friendship between kids and families extend outside of the school. The staff are nice and the school has a NEW principal who is very hands on, transparent, and who listens to students and parents. OLPH is almost 100 years old and still serving the community. It is academically competitive and at the same time gives the kids a good Catholic foundation. I highly recommend OLPH School!

We started at St. Paul's as a transfer family from SFUSD several years ago, and I can confidently…read moresay that it was an excellent decision that I wish we'd made sooner. My kids are thriving at the school thanks to the excellent teachers, high level of academics, and warm community environment. My kids especially love all the extracurriculars during school hours - Spanish, library, music, technology and PE class, as well as the extended care program where they can finish homework, play outside, and socialize (screen-free) with their friends. My kids have also taken advantage of the fun rotating specialized after school enrichment class options (like chess, Lego STEM, sewing, sandcastle building, tennis, etc), as well as the CYO sports teams. With respect to academics, teachers tailor instruction for kids individually as needed, so students can work to their highest ability, whether they're ahead of the curve or need a little extra help to catch up in a subject. There is also a learning support specialist to assist students. The community of families and staff feel like the village everyone talks about - people are kind and truly care about one another. We've always felt very safe at the school, both on the physical property and neighborhood, and from things like bullying. Teachers are very responsive to our questions and concerns, and the principal, Ms. Jacqueline Curran, is amazing. She has deep family ties to St. Paul's and truly has a heart for the school and community. We highly recommend St. Paul's for any family looking for a K-8th grade school in San Francisco!

I cannot with clear conscience recommend St. Paul's Elementary. On several occasions my wife and I…read morecomplained of bullying and a threat of gun violence and NOTHING was done. This issue spanned across the tenures of 3 different principles. The only reason we stayed was because we were assured that the problem would be rectified, which it was not. Your kids are better off elsewhere.

Hilldale is an absolute gem. We've been part of the community for nearly nine years and currently…read morehave children in 8th, 6th, and 4th grade. We're deeply grateful for how the school has supported, nurtured, and challenged each of them. The head of school is outstanding, and the teachers and staff are exceptional. We came for the academics and stayed for the school's commitment to developing thoughtful, self-aware, and engaged citizens. Hilldale's core habits of leadership, respect, and independent lifelong learning are woven into every aspect of the experience. The curriculum is well balanced, with strong emphasis not only on STEM, but also on humanities, arts, music, ethics, and global citizenship. Some of our favorite traditions include the Young Authors Project, the Harvest Feast, the Winter Music Concert, and the International Fair, which celebrates cultures from around the world. We've also appreciated how thoughtfully the school meets each child's individual needs. One of our children received early support and accommodations for a learning difference, even before a formal diagnosis, and is now thriving alongside his peers. Another was moved ahead in a subject to ensure he was adequately challenged. Throughout, communication with us as parents has been clear and collaborative. Our oldest is sad to say goodbye after starting in kindergarten, but she leaves well prepared for the transition to high school. We can't thank the Hilldale team enough for their dedication to our children's growth over the years.

Very unwelcoming school, one of the staff said that my child has dyslexia even though he doesn't,…read moredoes not feel like a school AT ALL.

All Souls School is a beautiful and healthy environment that my kids feel happy and comfortable…read moregoing to everyday. All 3 of our children have attended All Souls Catholic School with my eldest having graduated as part of the class of 2025. We've been here for 10 years. At All Souls, my children have found a warm home away from home, school curricula and extracurriculars that challenge them academically (such as the school's successful Academic Decathlon program for 6-8th graders), and paths to active athleticism fostered here. Outside of academics, parents and children come together to appreciate and kinder the spirit of family. We have never felt that All Souls is merely groups of students who share classes and distant parents that drop off and pick up their kids from school. We look out for each other, we come together to support each other and our children, and I have seen how my children have formed bonds that  transcend far beyond these walls. Transitioning back to the curriculum at All Souls, we've lived the incredible foundation and preparation it has provided my children. Our daughter (our eldest) profited greatly by all the academic resources in her daily classes and high school preparation provided here and currently attends Notre Dame Belmont as an honors student. With my two boys still attending All Souls, I am impressed by the rigor expected of them and how the teachers so seamlessly guide them and encourage them to learn. Communication is efficient and effective with the teachers and it is very clear to us that they give their best effort to their role. Their dedication and heart they've given to this community does not go without thanks and praise. We're grateful for all the moments we've been able to live so joyfully in this inclusive, familial, and academically / athletically stimulating community we call All Souls Catholic School. To any parent looking for an K-8 for their child, if you want to help your child cultivate their confidence in their futures, this family of teachers, parents, and students is for you. Every lesson, every event, every year has been a blessing for our family.

We have two children currently attending 1st and 2nd grade at All Souls. Both started in preschool…read moreand have loved every step of the way. Each has lamented having to leave their teacher at the end of the school year but have instantly fallen in love with the next teacher. As a South City resident living just a few blocks from the school, it makes us feel even more connected to the school and the community. The new principal and all of the teachers that we've encountered are so enthusiastic about the school and the children and it makes us feel at ease leaving them at school each morning. I really hope that they bring back preschool or a t-k program because that is what really ingrained us and I think many others to the school. But Ms Pyun as the introduction to learning at all Souls as the kindergarten teacher is a pretty good compromise until that day returns. Thank you for providing our children a home away from home, All Souls!

It's been over 45 years since I've visited the campus save an event that my friend invited me to…read moreattend about 13 years ago at the girls' gymnasium. With that being a sit-down Father's Club event, I didn't tour the campus nor interact with many people other than those at our table. My thoughtful and generous friend and fellow alumni (7 years my junior... yes, I'm ancient) invited me to the 2025 Red & Blue Celebration (the school colors in case you wonder) (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=5s3hwZL7O__cD3sB352W0A) (thanks for giving me this sense of appreciation). The school changed, dare I say, actually evolved since I was a student there. It's co-ed now, unlike the boys only policy when I roamed the halls. There are tennis courts, a training room, a swimming pool, and a women's gymnasium, besides a spacious library and new theater here. Since my 2012 visit, they've torn down the Carlin Commons and the Orradre Chapel to build a student center and expand the campus. There are piazzas and viewing decks (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=oOKX0YeUCx8PkpynlKc-PQ), an improvement from our view of the sand dunes and the Pacific Ocean back in the '70's. The view (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=FGD9kf2tLvU3ivSZPNSCpA) is still there but the sand dunes are gone. You know you're old when buildings or halls are named after staff who you personally met as they taught at the school. The event was festive and a great way to reconnect with fellow alumni and possibly classmates. I met one and was surprised that he remembered me and, yes, I remembered him at the mere mention of his name as one of the participating food donors to the event (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=dcKbKC0yJ_bdKMg4I8dBnA). I met another acquaintance in the local restaurant industry and got to catch up with him (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=4wgzMRh0KVTIvEjhaWklYw). It was nostalgic yet at the same time exhilarating, seeing the passion of the alumni who participated in this event, whether contributing or attending. The night ended with a heartwarming encounter with a recent graduate who returned for this event. After getting her degree from an Ivy League university, she was taking photos of the campus like I did and was preparing to take a selfie. My gracious host took the photo for her and we struck a conversation. What we learned was that she just graduated and just moved back to the Bay Area to start her career. My deeper reading is that the loyalty, devotion, and gratitude from former students to the school for providing them the necessary tools to realize their dreams and goals. To me, that is invaluable. Bear in mind, my perspective is from an alumnus, not a student.

As a San Francisco native who has lived in this city my entire life, I have watched St. Ignatius's…read moreculture since I was a teenager. It is heartbreaking to see that after all these decades, nothing has changed. In fact, it's gotten worse. They almost won me over with their presentation, but it's all fake. Throughout the admissions process, they do this aggressive sales pitch to get the kids excited. They send out "pick us" emails and even have applicants start picking out freshman activities and clubs as if they are already part of the community. While other schools do a bit of this, SI is on another level of aggression. It is dangerous and honestly sick to manipulate young, impressionable kids into imagining their whole future there, just to turn around and reject or waitlist them because they don't have the "right" last name. My kid is a First Honors student and a dedicated student-athlete. My kid did everything right and proved they belong in any top-tier classroom in this city. It is insulting to see kids in the exact same class with extremely poor grades get accepted while a First Honors student is sidelined. I understand that legacy can help maintain a school's culture, but you cannot put unqualified kids in that environment at the expense of students who have actually earned their spot. It proves SI is prioritizing family trees over academic standards. It's a "who-you-know" club masquerading as a meritocracy. If you are a hard-working SF family without a legacy connection, don't let them waste your time or your child's heart. . As a native, I'm done with the SI "tradition" of prioritizing connections. Parents deserve to know the truth before they pay that application fee.

We have been a family at EDS for 14 years - all 4 of our children have attended. My kids have all…read morebeen academically prepared and socially/emotionally developed during their years here. It is important to note that we as parents, love the adult community. I enjoy attending the Day School Parent Association meetings, the family events like Fall Festival and Donut Day, and the adult gatherings like Cheers and the Spring Party. It is a community for the children and the parents.

Good school for neurotypical kids who are into sports, but not for kids who don't fit that mold…read more Small class sizes, supportive teachers, friendly community and fun events are plusses. But the curriculum is inconsistent, there's a high turnover rate, and an appearance driven culture. Lots of talk about diversity, community, SEL but mostly displayed with performative events, not curriculum or genuine fellowship. Changes in administration went from "We'll do whatever is necessary to support him" to "No, if we do that for him, we have to do it for everyone" (and everyone could benefit). With mild ASD, all our son needed was accommodations for field trips, a sensory space to take breaks and explicit SEL for all the students about teasing and bullying. With a high tuition and large administration, we thought we could expect those things, but we couldn't. Even the social connections we and our son made during six years at EDS have nearly all vanished. The school is not what it used to be.

Both our children are current students at SFCS and we are so impressed by their staff. The…read moreenvironment is very warm and welcoming for our whole family. We love how our children are getting a quality education and learning to grow up to be responsible and kind adults. The tuition is very affordable for what they are offering. Our kids look forward to school in the morning and they have fun learning.

My daughter just started high school and I moved my 4th grader here as well. The teachers are…read moreloving and the class sizes are small, so both kids are getting the attention and care resulting in an easy and smooth transition. The staff is wonderful and friendly to provide such a safe and collaborative environment. It has exceeded our family's expectation by far!!!

Very clean, hygienic and peaceful environment. I have been…read morecoming here for quite some time found them nice people

I tried calling to give some feedback, however the phone number apparently doesn't work... So in…read morethat case I will state my concerns here. I happened to visit this mosque for the first time for Jummah prayer, and what I found so unusual and uncomfortable is how the men and women had the same entrance. Especially after you're done praying and you walk out and all you see is these men staring at you. I would definitely recommend some serious change regarding the entrance.

This is no ordinary school. The intentionality in more than just the education shows in my…read moredaughter's life. I really appreciate that this school aims to be different in a way that is family centered and aims to foster each child's unique gifts to name a few things . The financial investment is worth it!

This school has been instrumental in our families education journey for both our 7th grader and 2nd…read moregrader. Donum Dei staff truly care about their students, the academics are top notch, the enrichment activities are so great! Being here feels like being a part of a huge joyful family!