I have been so impressed with the community that surrounds the school. Wonderful people who all pull in the same direction to give children the best possible circumstances to succeed. read more

Our child is in grade K at St Philips and they/ we are generally very pleased with the school. My kid is very happy. The school has done a good job of navigating the outside pressures that continue to make running a school difficult: COVID, national teacher shortage, etc. While I would like to get more updates on the day to day happenings in my child's classrooom, the work that comes home every week and parent teacher conference updates at the beginning of the year were enough to be able to support them at home. Pros: - small school - consistent routines and structures in class - after school programming available daily - strong parent community - academic focus - athletic community (for folks that want that) Grows: - Communication of progress Overall we have been pleased with the school and would be happy to recommend it to others. read more

I'm a parent of a second grader, and this is a great school! We went through some difficult times the last few years when our beloved principal passed away, but the community came together through that difficult time and emerged stronger as a result. The new principal came in in a difficult situation, but after a bit of a feeling out process, he has shown himself to be a tireless worker and advocate who is willing to work with and embrace parents. This school has everything that you would want in a school. It has a great sports program, flexible after-school program, and most importantly, super involved parents. The school is really a community where people take the time to invest in each other and that has led to super deep relationships. And academically, the school consistently gets kids into the best high schools in the city. I couldn't be more pleased with St. Philip. read more

We absolutely love St. Philips! Our TK'er is thriving. He went in to the school very shy and intimidated. Midway through his first year he is a different child. He is more outgoing and has made great friends. The community at St. Philips is like no other. i cannot say enough great things about this school. We are beyond thrilled to be a part of the St. Philips family. read more

True we did lose our beloved principal unexpectedly! And no one has a crystal ball to forsee the future, but the Community at St Philip's is a strong one and we prefer to stay positive in times like these and move forward , trust me we will! I don't think I have ever seen a community so dedicated and committed to the education and nurturing of their children!! Change is happening in many schools in the city it is not always for negative reasons! read more

We moved my son to St Philip (1st Grade) in January of last year when we were struggling through Zoom-based classes with an SF public school. We were all going crazy and decided to make the leap. St Philip really helped in every way imaginable. It far exceeded my expectations. Principal McKeever and Ms Dias were super helpful while we were on the fence in making the decision and ever since. He's now in 2nd grade and doing fantastically. We are extremely happy to have joined this school and family. read more

We have been in the school for 9 years. One child is graduating this year another will be moving into the middle school. We have had a tough few years, but the school is now back on track and I couldn't be happier with our new principal and the great job she has done hiring this far. There is a new enthusiasm that can be felt throughout the community and I am happy we stuck it out and are a part of what is next for this solid team of faculty, parents and students. read more

My wife and I have two children at the school and are thrilled with the administration, teachers and support staff. More importantly, we have found them engaged and fully committed to student success. Investments in core academic disciplines as well as technology and external programs are evident and propelling the school forward as evidenced by great student placement in SF high schools. read more

Fond memories of St. Philip's. I was new to this school when I was enrolled for 3rd grade.I finished my grade school career here. I met a lot of good people and the teachers were great! Except the PE teacher when I was in 3rd grade, that dude was a hater! HAHA. A lot of things have changed since then. There's a new priest, new principal and new faculty. I really don't know what's been going on there lately. read more

The bells of St. Philip's ring throughout Noe Valley on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings. It's a similar sound as when I've traveled to Italy and Spain. Very heartwarming. The church and its community is truly a glue that holds this whole neighborhood together. Please come and be a part of it. read more

Great school offering an array of subjects including Spanish exposure, an increasing focus on technology, and a new additional play space has been constructed on the roof! read more

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We are in our 8th year in the school with 3 boys thriving and loving the community. They are all progressing well in their academic challenges and have a great camaraderie with their school sports and fun events on a regular basis. We can rely on this community for anything. Our new Principal has brought an energy and enthusiasm to the school that encourages everyone to give their best, to get involved and community participation is at an all time high which generates a thriving school. Class teachers are all wonderful, helping kids do their best and develop a love of learning is evident every day. The middle school math program is particularly fantastic under the helm of Mr.Bolden. Lots of extra curricular activities are possible from soccer/basketball/volleyball/baseball/cross country/track and field and even table tennis to choir and after school guitar/piano and French and arts / crafts and cooking classes. We would highly recommend this Noe Valley school that is all welcoming and encouraging for all families. read more

We love this school. Our kid is now in 2nd grade here, and we plan to send our others in the future too. The academics are strong, they have enrichment, after-school care, and a strong parent community. This last point I can't say enough good things about. Since we've been here since kindergarten, I don't have any other reference points, but I've often heard that other schools' parents here in SF envy how tight knit we are and are amazed by it. The new principal, Tony LesCallett, has been wonderful. He is very energetic, tirelessly hard working, and has a passion to make the school even better. He has a lot of great ideas, such as starting the transitional kindergarten (TK) program this fall. To foster increased communication, he instituted "State of the School" addresses several times a school year, and he has put a lot of effort into keeping content updated on a revamped school website. Mr. L has an incredible work ethic - he is there bright and early, responds to e-mails in rapid fire order, and stays late for the many and various school events. I'm a frequent e-mailer (sometimes several in an hour), and I am amazed he can respond to just MY e-mails, let alone everyone else's, so quickly. I've heard from multiple parents who have been at the school longer than us that the school community is revitalized this year and excited about the school. Oh, and to address another Yelp review, the earthquake retrofit was completed this past summer. So we are all good to go on that! read more

We moved 4 years ago from Europe..we were not aware of the SF schools application process and we were already mid of October..We found this school, with dedicated staff and an awesome community....no need to look further, my kids were happy and they are fluent now... read more

Five stars for the teachers, staff and principal. My children have been at the school for several years now and all of their experience with teachers (all have advanced degrees), staff and this current principal have been very positive. It is too bad that Jennifer had a bad experience with a certain priest at the church, but the school itself boasts great test scores, small class sizes and very active and involved parents. I have met some wonderful people associated with the school and the church - they definitely trump the negatives. read more

St. Philips is a great school, making strides every year to keep up with the demands in early education. The stand out for me after 7 years (incl preschool) has been that the 8th graders get into their high school of choice. Beyond academics, the community is the strength (and fun) of the school. A few other stand-outs of the school: - a principal who works tirelessly to meet the needs of the school - drop-in/flexible and affordable extended care that goes until 6pm - alternate afterschool programs like cooking and art - lots of support for the cyo sports program - extra roof-top playground (and movie theater for some evening events) - fiber-wired school coming this year! - all families welcomed read more

I'm proud to say my daughter just graduated from st Philips and got into her first choice high school with honors. My son who in in second grade is going to be there for a while. I love everything about this school. There is a great mix of kids, Hispanic, Irish, and Asian. A lot of native San Franciscans send their kids here and I have know a few same sex parents of students also. The principal is sweet but don't let that fool you, she knows what's going on. I feel great full that I found this community. read more

This is our 6th year at St. Philips (2 in the preschool) and we are very pleased with our new principal and administration.

LOVE LOVE LOVE IT. The staff at the school are very good and you can tell they love their jobs. Look forward to my girls starting here. A great sence of community at this school. read more

St. Philip's has a great community of parents and faculty who work closely together to provide the students with a sense of belonging, pride, confidence, and academic success to get into the high schools of their choice. As a member of the parish and school parent for 13 years, my family greatest testament about the school is the strong sense of community where everyone is welcome. The graduating students are confident young men and women who ready for high school. The teachers and staff have prepared my children well and are great role models, mentors, and friends. Go Bruins! read more

We are in our 10th year at St Philip's School in Noe Valley and LOVE it! Our children have thrived in the strong community of parents, teachers and students there, and we as a family have developed strong and lasting friendships. Our daughter graduated last year and had her choice of High Schools, and felt very well prepared for the transition. Our son is enjoying middle school, and is proud to be a Bruin on the sports fields. The school had a tough 3 years with the death of a fantastic and much loved principal, and a replacement principal who just wasn't the right fit for the school community. We are back on track with Ms McKeever as our new principal, and you can feel the energy is back in the school. read more

I'm so sad to see St. Philip's is receiving a one star rating. This has been a great school for my children. Having said that, no school on the planet is perfect. We very sadly lost our dear Mrs. Everett and have been assigned a new principal. This is a huge change for our community and the last thing we need is poor ratings on Yelp that will discourage new families. We will continue to strive to make our school and community thrive against any odds and wish to go forward with positive energy. read more

Our grandchildren came to live with us in October of 2013. The oldest was in 5th grade and the youngest was in 2nd. Little did we know the oldest was reading 3rd grade level. He is now reading at 11th grade level and is in 8th grade. The teachers and resource teacher helped him become a better student and learn to love school again. He's even made honor roll! Our youngest tended to be angry, distrustful and could be physical. He now is a gentle and calm young man in 6th grade. I can't say enough positive things about this school read more

St Philip is an ideal school for us. The academics are solid, the sports teams are fun and competitive (in a healthy way), and the children are encouraged to grow in all areas of life. The parent community is a blast and manages to raise money to help support the school. read more

We have two children at St. Philip's, grades 2 & 5. Over the past 6 years we have had absolutely amazing teachers whom our boys will never forget. The administration is great - kind, caring, a place where everyone knows your kid's name. The family community is the best part of the school in our opinion - engaged, down-to-earth, fun and just good people who work hard to create a positive and caring learning environment (and extracurricular learning environment) for our kids. The school is very into sports, so if you have a budding athlete, this is a great place to be. The education is values-oriented - Catholic mission and identity is expressed in a progressive and inclusive way. Families of all faiths (or none) are welcome. read more

I have one child in the preschool and one in kindergarten at St. Philip. The school's marketing may not be slick, but don't misjudge. This school is great - excellent teachers, good discipline and academic rigor, great parents. I feel confident that my children will be well educated and well rounded. My husband and I intend to raise 'city kids', so we feel lucky to have found this community. read more