Rise University Preparatory is a co鈥揺d, Christian middle school located in the Bayview neighborhood of San Francisco, California, serving grades 6 through 8.
The school enrolls 61 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 10:1, supported by 6 teachers in a large city community setting.
Rise University Preparatory is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
The student population is diverse, with 93.22% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% of private schools in California for diversity.
As a private middle school in San Francisco, Rise University Preparatory provides an education within a Christian orientation in an urban environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Rise University Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Student Body
Total Students
61 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
93%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
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 Rise University Preparatory?
The application deadline for Rise University Preparatory is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Rise University Preparatory located?
Rise University Preparatory is located in the Bayview neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Rise University Preparatory is Rise Institute (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Big City Montessori School (1.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Rise Institute
Alternative School
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San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 641-1878
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 641-1878
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(415) 596-9004
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 596-9004
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St. Paul Of The Shipwreck Catholic
(Catholic)
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San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 468-3434
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 468-3434
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(202) 341-9939
San Francisco, CA 94117
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