About the School
- Burt Children's Center is a co鈥揺d special education school located in central San Francisco, California, serving 18 students with a nonsectarian orientation.
- The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 2:1, supported by 10 full鈥搕ime teachers to provide individualized attention.
- Approximately 78% of the student body represents diverse ethnic backgrounds, reflecting the multicultural nature of San Francisco.
- Burt Children's Center operates within a central city community, focusing on special education services rather than traditional grade levels.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Student Body
Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
78%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Burt Children's Center?
The application deadline for Burt Children's Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Burt Children's Center is Jewish Community High School Of The Bay (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is San Francisco Schoolhouse (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The International School of San Francisco (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Alternative School
735 Fell Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 966-2252
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 20
Jewish
1835 Ellis Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 345-9777
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,060 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 8
150 Oak Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-2000
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 110 students
Sports: 5
Alternative School
888 Turk Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 992-8520
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 20
Jewish
1835 Ellis Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 345-9777
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,060 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 8
150 Oak Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-2000
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students
Special Education School
95 Gough St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 861-5806
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,329 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
1055 Ellis St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 775-6626
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 5
2901 California St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 430-3737
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Alternative School
735 Fell Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 966-2252
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,060 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 8
150 Oak Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-2000
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 110 students
Sports: 5
Alternative School
888 Turk Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 992-8520
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students
Special Education School
95 Gough St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 861-5806
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,060 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 8
150 Oak Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-2000
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
50 Fell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 805-8315
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 100 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
1187 Franklin St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 441-7691
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-1 | 78 students
Daycare / Preschool
299 Dolores St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 861-5361
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1099 Hayes St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6315
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6315
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 Turk St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 749-3509
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 749-3509
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 440 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
380 Webster St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6335
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6335
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1430 Scott St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 749-3600
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 749-3600
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1512 Golden Gate Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 922-1001
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 922-1001
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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