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Francis Parker School
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  • Private
  • SAN DIEGO, CA

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Diversity
    grade A
  3. Teachers
    grade A+
  4. College Prep
    grade A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A+
  6. Sports
    grade A minus

About

Applying

Application Deadline
February 1
Application Fee
$125
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
ISEE, SSAT

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$40,930
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
24%
Average Financial Aid
$22,730
From Francis Parker School

Francis Parker School is committed to graduating students who embody those qualities essential for academic success and personal fulfillment — intellectual curiosity, creative thinking, passion for learning, ethical responsibility, self-reliance, community engagement, and global competence — by offering a balanced, challenging, and integrated Junior Kindergarten - Grade 12 educational program in academics, athletics, and the arts, all in a vibrant and diverse school community.

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1400
157 responses
Average ACT
32
138 responses

Arts at Parker

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At Parker, students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 enjoy daily courses in performing and visual arts. The range of art creative outlets available to Parker students is unmatched, and includes Studio Art, Wood Working, Metal Working, Ceramics, Orchestra, Band, Chorus, Yearbook, Nationally-recognized Scribe Magazine, Dance, the award-winning Drama Club, and more.

Culture & Safety

Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 16 responses
Poll
75%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 16 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 65 responses
  • Powderpuff/Homecoming
    18%
  • JDOF (Junior Day of Fun)
    17%
  • School Dances
    17%
  • Attending football & basketball games
    14%
  • Homecoming
    12%
  • Kinderbuddies
    8%
  • Spirit Week
    6%

Students

Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,312
88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 17 responses
88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 17 responses
82%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 17 responses

Preschool

Annual Cost
$25,530
Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Starting Age
4 years
Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Schedule Options
  • Offers Full Week
    Yes
  • Offers Part Week
    No
  • Offers Full Day
    Yes
  • Offers Part Day
    No

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National
17:1
Poll
90%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 21 responses
Poll
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 21 responses
Poll
81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 21 responses

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Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
100%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 9 responses
78%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 9 responses
89%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 9 responses

Living in the Area

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade D+
  2. Good for Families
    grade B+
  3. Housing
    grade D+
Median Household Income
$80,082
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$2,226
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$635,668
National
$281,900

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