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 Overview
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.: 51%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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 and preschool is La Scuola International School-mission Campus (0.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
La Scuola International School-mission Campus
Alternative School
3250 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 551-0000
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 551-0000
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students Tuition listed
San Francisco Schoolhouse
Alternative School
735 Fell Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 966-2252
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 966-2252
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 109 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
1835 Ellis Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 345-9777
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 345-9777
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
150 Oak Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-2000
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-2000
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,067 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Millennium School Of San Francisco ![Millennium School Of San Francisco Photo - Wilderness days are a regular part of student life at Millennium.]( "Millennium School Of San Francisco Photo - Wilderness days are a regular part of student life at Millennium.")
Alternative School
888 Turk Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 992-8520
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 992-8520
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 99 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1835 Ellis Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 345-9777
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 345-9777
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
150 Oak Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-2000
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-2000
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,067 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Spectrum Center
Special Education School
95 Gough St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 861-5806
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 861-5806
0.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students
Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory ![Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory Photo - The Pavilion is the home court for the Fightin' Irish basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams. On game days, up to 1,500 fans can be heard cheering for SHC student-athletes. The Pavilion also serves as a wonderful venue for school assemblies, rallies and prayer services.]( "Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory Photo - The Pavilion is the home court for the Fightin' Irish basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams. On game days, up to 1,500 fans can be heard cheering for SHC student-athletes. The Pavilion also serves as a wonderful venue for school assemblies, rallies and prayer services.")
(Catholic)
1055 Ellis St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 775-6626
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 775-6626
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,329 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
2901 California St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 430-3737
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 430-3737
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
La Scuola International School-mission Campus
Alternative School
3250 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 551-0000
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 551-0000
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students Tuition listed
San Francisco Schoolhouse
Alternative School
735 Fell Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 966-2252
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 966-2252
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 109 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
150 Oak Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-2000
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-2000
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,067 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Millennium School Of San Francisco ![Millennium School Of San Francisco Photo - Wilderness days are a regular part of student life at Millennium.]( "Millennium School Of San Francisco Photo - Wilderness days are a regular part of student life at Millennium.")
Alternative School
888 Turk Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 992-8520
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 992-8520
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 99 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Spectrum Center
Special Education School
95 Gough St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 861-5806
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 861-5806
0.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
La Scuola International School-mission Campus
Alternative School
3250 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 551-0000
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 551-0000
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students Tuition listed
150 Oak Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-2000
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-2000
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,067 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Mission Montessori - San Francisco ![Mission Montessori - San Francisco Photo]( "Mission Montessori - San Francisco Photo")
Montessori School
50 Fell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 805-8315
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 805-8315
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Montessori House Of Children ![Montessori House Of Children Photo]( "Montessori House Of Children Photo")
Montessori School
1187 Franklin St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 441-7691
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 441-7691
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 100 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family Day Home
Daycare / Preschool
299 Dolores St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 861-5361
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 861-5361
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-1 | 78 students Tuition listed
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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