San Francisco, CA · K–11
Last verified August 20, 2026
250 10th St., 94103 · (415) 202-0770
Enrollment
266
Student:teacher
6:1
Published tuition
$500–$50,995
Application fee
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Tuition by division
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Head of school
Chris Livaccari
Head of School
Christopher M. Livaccari is the Head of Presidio Knolls School (PKS) in San Francisco, and an educator, author, and former U.S. diplomat. He received the Salomon Prize for Global Educator of the Year in 2025 and a Kellogg Foundation grant in 2022 for his work in multilingual education and US-China relations.
Curriculum & special classes
The school offers an inquiry-driven, project-based curriculum that engages students in authentic, rigorous, and joyful bilingual learning. It aims to develop students into bilingual, biliterate, bicultural, and globally competent thinkers and problem-solvers.
Financial aid
PKS offers Adjusted Tuition based on demonstrated financial need, working with Clarity for objective assessments. They also work with programs like ELFA funding through the City of San Francisco and the BASIC Fund to help offset tuition.
Before & after school care
Before school
Morning care is available from 7:45 am. It requires registration for preschool and is complimentary/drop-in for K-8.
After school
Afternoon coverage until 6:00 pm for most students and 5:45 pm for P1. This includes Extended Care with play, outdoor time, creative activities, reading, and recharging, as well as an Enrichment Program offering classes in arts, athletics, STEM, music, languages, and more.
Cost
Fees for the afterschool program (extended care, enrichment classes, music lessons, tutoring) are generally adjusted in line with the family’s tuition adjustment, and charged as incurred. Families are charged based on actual Extended Care usage.
Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.
Admissions
The admissions process begins with an inquiry, followed by attending an on-campus information session. Applicants then submit an application via Blackbaud. After submission, a parent/guardian conversation and child meeting/visit are scheduled.
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Preschool/Elementary: January 11; Middle School: January 15
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
Not listed
What they ask for: Inquiry form, attendance at an on-campus information session, submitted application (via Blackbaud), parent/guardian meeting, child introduction/visit/assessment, teacher evaluation (Kindergarten-8th), student records (3rd-8th), online Mandarin assessment (5th-8th). Age requirements also apply (e.g., P1: 2 years by Sep 1; K: 5 years by Sep 1).
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