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Hamlin School

2120 Broadway St San Francisco, CA 94115

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Hamlin School in San Francisco, CA, is an all–girls, nonsectarian K–8 private school serving 435 students in a large city community setting.
  • Established in 1896, Hamlin School has one of the oldest founding dates among private schools in the San Francisco area.
  • The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with 42 total teachers supporting its enrollment.
  • Approximately 25% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
  • Hamlin offers 15 Advanced Placement (AP) courses for middle school students, providing advanced academic opportunities.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Hamlin School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1896
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Student Body

Total Students
435 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Number of AP Courses
15 courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Sarah Dix Hamlin, women's rights advocate -
    • Wanda Marie Holland Greene, educator -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What schools are Hamlin School often compared to?
Hamlin School is often viewed alongside schools like Katherine Delmar Burke School (Burke's) by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Hamlin School?
Hamlin School famous alumni include: Sarah Dix Hamlin, women's rights advocate and Wanda Marie Holland Greene, educator.
What is Hamlin School's ranking?
Hamlin School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Hamlin School?
The application deadline for Hamlin School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in San Francisco, CA is $24,444 for elementary schools and $40,742 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in San Francisco, CA is 61% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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