Overview

At Francis Parker School, our mission is to provide a superior college preparatory education in a diverse, family-oriented environment that meets the academic, social, creative, emotional, and physical needs of the individual student. Founded in 1912, and now with 1,200 students, Francis Parker School is San Diego's oldest and largest independent, non-denominational, coeducational day school. Through a system of instruction in the academics, athletics, and arts that is grounded in excellence, Parker students are prepared to succeed at four-year colleges and universities appropriate to their individual goals. This level of educational success is based on a foundation of shared values the importance of family; the uniqueness of each individual child; the ethical treatment of others and the world around us; a shared passion for learning between inspired teachers and motivated students. Our mission is to provide a superior college-preparatory education in a diverse, family-oriented environment that meets the academic, social, creative, emotional and physical needs of the individual student. Francis Parker School is accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The School is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.
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Official information of Francis Parker School in 2024 | FindingSchool

A- Day
A Matriculation
A Academics
A Extracurricular activities
A Community
B Reviews
B- Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: K-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: No
Tuition: $38,920
# of Students: 1,313
Teacher:Student: 1:10
International Student: 0%
AP Courses: 25
Endowment: $3,884/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 66%
SAT: 1369/1600
#95

US Day School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#2 Harvard College 1
#3 Columbia University 1
#4 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1
#4 Yale University 1
#6 Stanford University 1
#6 University of Chicago 1
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1
#9 Northwestern University 1
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#13 Dartmouth College 1
#14 Brown University 1
#14 Vanderbilt University 1
LAC #3 Swarthmore College 1
#16 Rice University 1
#16 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#18 Cornell University 1
#19 University of Notre Dame 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
LAC #4 Pomona College 1
#21 Emory University 1
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1
#23 Georgetown University 1
#24 University of Michigan 1
#24 University of Southern California 1
#26 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#26 University of Virginia 1
#28 Wake Forest University 1
#30 New York University 1
#30 Tufts University 1
#30 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
LAC #6 Claremont McKenna College 1
LAC #6 United States Naval Academy 1
#35 Boston College 1
#35 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#35 University of California: Irvine 1
#35 University of California: San Diego 1
#39 University of California: Davis 1
#41 Tulane University 1
#42 Boston University 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
LAC #9 Middlebury College 1
#48 Hillsdale College 1
#48 University of Texas at Austin 1
#49 Lehigh University 1
#49 Northeastern University 1
#49 Pepperdine University 1
#49 University of Miami 1
#51 Principia College 1
#53 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
#53 Purdue University 1
#53 Santa Clara University 1
#58 Syracuse University 1
#58 University of Washington 1
LAC #13 Grinnell College 1
#66 Fordham University 1
#66 George Washington University 1
#66 Loyola Marymount University 1
#66 Southern Methodist University 1
#66 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1
#66 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1
#72 Reed College 1
LAC #15 Davidson College 1
LAC #15 Smith College 1
LAC #15 United States Military Academy 1
#76 American University 1
#76 Baylor University 1
#76 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#76 Muhlenberg College 1
#76 Willamette University 1
#80 Gonzaga University 1
#80 Michigan State University 1
#80 Texas Christian University 1
#80 University of Denver 1
#85 University of Puget Sound 1
#88 Elon University 1
#88 University of California: Riverside 1
#88 University of San Diego 1
#94 Lewis & Clark College 1
#97 University of Arizona 1
#97 University of California: Santa Cruz 1
LAC #20 Wesleyan University 1
Arizona State University 1
#103 University of Oregon 1
#103 University of San Francisco 1
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1
LAC #22 Barnard College 1
LAC #22 Bates College 1
#112 Loyola University Chicago 1
#124 Chapman University 1
#124 DePaul University 1
#124 Drake University 1
#124 Seattle University 1
LAC #25 Colorado College 1
LAC #25 Harvey Mudd College 1
#133 Drexel University 1
#133 University of the Pacific 1
LAC #28 Scripps College 1
#143 Catholic University of America 1
#143 San Diego State University 1
#151 Colorado State University 1
#153 Michigan Technological University 1
#166 University of Hawaii at Manoa 1
LAC #36 Oberlin College 1
LAC #36 Pitzer College 1
LAC #40 Occidental College 1
#202 University of Wyoming 1
LAC #44 Trinity College 1
LAC #47 Whitman College 1
#263 Montana State University 1
LAC #60 Bard College 1
LAC #61 Gettysburg College 1
#317 Northern Arizona University 1
Babson College 1
Benedictine College 1
Butler University 1
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 1
California State Polytechnic University: Pomona 1
California State University: Sacramento 1
California State University: San Marcos 1
California State University: Stanislaus 1
College of Charleston 1
DigiPen Institute of Technology 1
Dillard University 1
Emerson College 1
Humboldt State University 1
Maryland Institute College of Art 1
Marymount California University 1
Point Loma Nazarene University 1
Providence College 1
Saint Bonaventure University 1
Saint Mary's College of California 1
San Diego Mesa College 1
Santa Monica College 1
Southwestern College 1
The New School College of Performing Arts 1
United States Coast Guard Academy 1
University of Nevada: Las Vegas 1
University of Redlands 1
Wheaton College 1
Xavier University of Louisiana 1
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AP Courses

(Total 25)
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
Environmental Science
Human Geography
Macroeconomics
Physics 1
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
Environmental Science
Human Geography
Macroeconomics
Physics 1
Physics 2
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
English Language and Composition
Physics 1
Physics 2
English Literature and Composition
Physics C: Mechanics
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
Studio Art: 2-D Design
French Language and Culture
Chinese Language and Culture
Music Theory
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Sports

(Total 14)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Dance
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Dance
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Surfing
Tennis
Volleyball
Water Polo
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Arts

(Total 17)
Band
Dance
Guitar
Music
Music Theory
Orchestra
Percussion
String
Theater
Art History
Band
Dance
Guitar
Music
Music Theory
Orchestra
Percussion
String
Theater
Art History
Digital Art
Media
Photography
Studio Art
2D Art
3D Art
Art
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 45)
Academic League
Alliance of Youth Advocates
Amnesty International
Asian American Culture Club
Bema
Chamber Music Club
Chinese Honors Society
Jazz Band Club
Christian Club
Club Med
Academic League
Alliance of Youth Advocates
Amnesty International
Asian American Culture Club
Bema
Chamber Music Club
Chinese Honors Society
Jazz Band Club
Christian Club
Club Med
Debate Team
Engineering and Design Club
Feminist Club
Flag Club
French Honors Society
Games Club
GSA
History Day
Indian Culture Club
Jane Austen Club
Jewish Club
Karmin Club
Kiva Club
Latin American Culture Club
Lean
Lending Paw
Marine Biology Club
Math Team
Middle Eastern Culture Club
Military History Club
Mock Trial
Model UN
Percussion Club
Photo Club
Public Forum Debate Club
Science Demo Club
Science Olympiad
Spectrum
Spikeball Club
Improv
Technical Theater Club
Rowing Club
Umoja
Young Democrats
Young Republicans
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1912
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: n/a
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 7)
5.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 12)
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Frequently Ask Questions about Francis Parker School

01.
Tell me a bit about Francis Parker School.
Francis Parker School is Co-ed private day school located in San Diego, California, US. It was founded 1912, and currently has about 1313 students, 0.40% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.francisparker.org.
02.
Does Francis Parker School have rigorous academic requirements?
Francis Parker School is offering 25 AP courses.

Francis Parker School also have 66% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Francis Parker School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 4.72% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 3.94% go to top 25, and about 1.57% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
04.
What is the application requirement for Francis Parker School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Francis Parker School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Francis Parker School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Francis Parker School in 2024 is $38,920, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at jwilson@francisparker.org .
06.
Where is Francis Parker School located?
Francis Parker School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is San Diego, which is about 3 miles away from school. Most families can choose San Diego International Airport to travel in and out of school.
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How popular is Francis Parker School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Francis Parker School is among the most popular schools, within top 254 for all US schools.

Also Francis Parker School has been favorited by 72 users.
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How to start with an application with Francis Parker School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Francis Parker School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Francis Parker School’s official site: http://www.francisparker.org or call them at 619-298-9110.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Francis Parker School?
Yes, here are few: Francis W Parker School CA, Cathedral Catholic High School and St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School.

The closest major city is San Diego. You can find out more schools near San Diego here.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Francis Parker School?
The overall rating for Francis Parker School is A-.

The section ratings of Francis Parker School are:
A for Matriculation
A for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
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