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Live Oak School

1555 Mariposa Street San Francisco, CA 94107

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $44,395
  • Average class size: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 6
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $44,395
  • Average class size: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 6
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School News

  •  - 03/12/2024
    The Children's Education Initiative (TCEI) is making a transformative impact on Live Oak by awarding the school a $1.2 million multi-year grant to strengthen its Adjusted Tuition Program

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
426 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
55%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
22 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
List of Courses Offered

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
Jan. 6
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Adjusted Tuition Program available to families who qualify. Tuition ranges from $500 - $44,395
% on Financial Aid
27%
Admissions Director
Maurice Hill

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports

School Notes

  • Live Oak School's mission is to fulfill the potential and promise of each child.
  • By knowing each student well we are able to offer a rich curriculum that offers access and challenge for every student. Our learning environment sets high academic expectations, encouraging critical thinking and fostering curiosity and creativity.
  • A rich curriculum that provides access and challenge for every student, supporting deep thinking, self-expression, and new perspectives. An inclusive school community that explores and appreciates the differences that define us as individuals. Empathy in our personal relationships to encourageresponsibility and integrity in our actions. Joy and humor-In this, we find the willingness to learn from mistakes, the desire to take healthy risks, and the curiosity of childhood.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Live Oak School cost?
Live Oak School's tuition is approximately $44,395 for private students.
What schools are Live Oak School often compared to?
Live Oak School is often viewed alongside schools like Synergy School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Live Oak School offer?
Live Oak School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Indoor Soccer and Volleyball.
What is Live Oak School's ranking?
Live Oak School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Live Oak School?
The application deadline for Live Oak School is Jan. 6.
In what neighborhood is Live Oak School located?
Live Oak School is located in the Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Potrero Hill.

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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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