Located in a serene country setting overlooking Daly City, Hilldale School is an independent, non-religious, co-educational school for students in Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grades. Founded in 1948 as the Kindergarten through fourth grade "Hill-Dale Primary," Hilldale seeks to provide our culturally diverse student body with unique and innovative opportunities for learning in a small, family-oriented environment. Our non-traditional school facility, which consists of three houses, fosters the intimacy of a nurturing home-school experience, while providing a quality accelerated education for bright and gifted students.

Our academic program is made lively and stimulating by our staff of highly qualified and enthusiastic teachers, most of whom are credentialed, several with Masters degrees. We provide a strong academic foundation, as well as cultural, aesthetic, and enrichment opportunities, which we believe are important in a balanced education. In addition, there is always something fun going on at Hilldale! Check out our calendar and newsletter pages to see...

Small classes, with teacher to student ratios of no more than 1:16 (and many are actually about 1:10), allow close teacher-student interaction and support. A challenging academic environment encourages each student to actively participate and excel. Best of all, because our classes are small, we are able to differentiate our studies, especially in Mathematics and Language Arts, to allow for faster progression by those students who need and desire further acceleration.

We believe that if you compare our educational offerings and value to others in this area, you will understand that our Pinnacle Schools education is far superior and will better prepare your child for success in a competitive world. Click here for a quick "Right Choice" overview; click here to learn what our parents and students think of the school; click here to see our rising SAT scores; then call us for a tour.

Our Philosophy
We believe that children learn best in an environment in which they are challenged to maximize their abilities, where individuality and diversity are treasured and nurtured, where students are actively engaged in the learning process, and where they are encouraged to act with self-discipline and to care about and respond to the needs of others and the community. We believe each child is unique, with distinct interests and abilities to be affirmed, developed and shared. With this in mind, Hilldale School is committed to providing an outstanding educational experience which addresses the whole child, preparing them for the world they face today, and will face tomorrow, as successful and contributing leaders and members of society.

Our Location
Hilldale School is located adjacent to the San Bruno Mountains in Daly City, California. Our school address is 79 Florence Street. Thiers is the cross street, which also crosses Hillside Blvd. We are approximately 1 mile from the Daly City BART station and Highway 280.

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