What The Hamlin School does

The Hamlin School is an independent, non-profit, K-8 all-girls day school located at 2120 Broadway in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1896 by Sarah Dix Hamlin (and recognized as the oldest non-sectarian school for girls in the western United States), the school serves approximately 440 students drawn from 40+ Bay Area zip codes across San Francisco, the Peninsula, East Bay, and Marin County. Its academic core is a comprehensive K-8 program with K-8 Spanish instruction aligned to ACTFL standards, an integrated Social-Emotional Learning curriculum (Responsive Classroom, IFSEL, FlyFive) with an anti-bias/anti-racist lens, and grade-level signature capstone programs (Jan Micha Influential Women, Entrepreneurship Capstone, Washington DC trip, 8th grade musical).

The school's product surface extends beyond classroom academics to technology and innovation (Apple Distinguished School designation since 2017, with iPad integration K-8, a K-8 Computer Science and Robotics program, and a Maker program), a 34-foot indoor climbing wall, an Outdoor Education sequence spanning Marin Headlands through Yosemite, athletics (basketball, volleyball, soccer, cross country, track and field) competing in the Bay Area Independent School League, and dedicated High School Counseling starting in Grade 7. Ancillary fee-based services include before/after care (Hub, After 3), Music Academy instrument lessons, After School Academy enrichment classes, Vacation Camp, summer camps (academic and athletics), and a Catholic Charities CYO bus transportation program. Digital citizenship is delivered through partnerships with The Social Institute and Common Sense Media.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition ($49,580 for 2026-27 against a $54,660 actual cost per student, leaving a $5,080/student gap), supplemented by ancillary program fees, transportation revenue, summer camp fees ($425–$3,200/week), and an Annual Fund that contributes 10% of the operating budget and exceeded $2 million in the prior year. The school practices needs-blind admission with a $3.14 million financial assistance budget underwriting 22% of students. Governance is by a Board of Trustees with Ex-Officio representation from the CFO, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement, and Alumni Board President; fundraising and endowment disbursements bridge the tuition-to-cost gap.

Name

The Hamlin School

Legal name

The Hamlin School

Website

https://hamlin.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Hamlin School is an independent, non-profit, K-8 all-girls day school in San Francisco serving approximately 440 Bay Area students. Founded in 1896, it operates as the oldest non-sectarian school for girls in the western United States with needs-blind admission and a $49,580 tuition covering academics, STEM, athletics, and extended-day programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Single-Sex (Boys/Girls) Private Schools (EDAJABAK), Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC), Independent Charter Schools (Single-Site) (EDAJACAB), Waldorf/Steiner K–12 Schools (EDAJABAE), Physical Education (PE) & Fitness Programs (EDAJAJAC)

Keywords

• Private K-8 education
• All-girls schooling
• Independent school
• STEM education
• Outdoor education

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue source. Tuition for all grades K-8 for 2026-2027 school year is $49,580. Tuition includes lunch and snacks, all books, materials, and technology fees, as well as all school activities, field trips, and outdoor education programs during the school year.
2. Extended Day Programs: Before and after school care including Morning Care (free), Hub (Lower School Extended Day), After 3 (Middle School), Music Academy (instrument lessons), After School Academy enrichment classes, and Vacation Camp.
3. Summer Camp Programs: Robust summer camp program with options for all grades including Cubs Club, Art & STEM Camp, Volleyball, Climbing, Ceramics, Soccer, Dance, Math/Reading/Spanish academic camps, and Middle School excursions to Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
4. Annual Fund: Annual fundraising effort in October/November accounting for 10% of operating budget. Last year community gave over $2 million to Annual Fund.
5. Transportation Services: Morning bus program through Catholic Charities CYO with routes covering Glen Park, Noe Valley, and Buena Vista. Cost for 2025-26 school year was $2,480 with discounted pricing for financial assistance recipients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Hamlin School is an independent, non-profit K-8 day school for girls in San Francisco that delivers a comprehensive academic, STEM, arts, athletics, outdoor education, and social-emotional learning program on a 77,725 sq ft campus. Its core offering is the K-8 educational program enrolling approximately 440 students, supplemented by Extended Day care, Summer Camp, Transportation services, and High School Counseling. Annual tuition for 2026-2027 is $49,580, which includes lunch, materials, technology fees, and program activities.

Product overview

The Hamlin School is an all-girls independent K-8 school offering a comprehensive educational program. The core offering is its K-8 Educational Program supplemented by specialized programs including Technology & Innovation (with K-8 Computer Science and Maker spaces), the STEM the Gender Gap Program, K-8 Spanish language instruction, Climbing Wall program, Outdoor Education with overnight trips, Extended Day & Summer Programs (including LIONS STEM Camp), Athletics, High School Counseling, and Culinary Services. The school was founded in 1896 and serves approximately 440 students from the San Francisco Bay Area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-8 Educational Program A comprehensive K-8 educational program for girls that includes rigorous academics, STEM education, Spanish language instruction (K-8), social-emotional learning, outdoor education, and grade-level signature capstone programs.
• Technology & Innovation Program K-8 Computer Science and Maker program with iPad-based learning, emphasizing logical and critical thinking, including robotics, where students are creators rather than just consumers of technology.
• STEM the Gender Gap Program An annual program where students visit technology companies and meet women entrepreneurs and STEM professionals to address the gender gap in STEM fields.
• K-8 Spanish Language Program Comprehensive Spanish language instruction from Kindergarten through Grade 8 using ACTFL proficiency standards, with cultural integration and immersion-based learning.
• Climbing Wall Program A rock climbing program for Grades 6-8 featuring a 34-foot indoor climbing wall, part of the Physical Education curriculum and outdoor education offerings.
• Outdoor Education Program Experiential outdoor learning from K-8, including overnight camping trips at locations such as Marin Headlands (Grade 4), China Camp State Park (Grade 5), Pinnacles National Park (Grade 6), Point Reyes (Grade 7), and Yosemite (Grade 8).
• Extended Day & Summer Programs Before and after-school care (Hub for Lower School, After 3 for Middle School), Music Academy for instrument lessons, After School Academy enrichment classes, Vacation Camp, and Summer Camp with various offerings including LIONS STEM Camp.
• Athletics Program Middle school athletics including basketball, volleyball, soccer, cross country, track and field, and running club, with emphasis on inclusion and 100% Middle School participation.
• High School Counseling Comprehensive guidance program starting in Grade 7 to support students in selecting and applying to high schools, including personal essays, interview skills, and school visits.
• Culinary Services On-campus dining program providing freshly prepared gourmet lunches and snacks with globally inspired dishes, vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free options included in tuition.
• Bus Transportation Service Morning bus program through Catholic Charities CYO with routes covering Glen Park, Noe Valley, and Buena Vista to the Hamlin campus; $2,480 for 2025-26 with discounted pricing for financial assistance recipients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22% of students receive financial assistance; 51% are students of color; students from 40+ Bay Area zip codes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Various Technology Companies (Pixar, Instagram, YouTube, Tesla, Apple, Google, Salesforce, UCSF, etc.)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2014Companies visited during annual STEM the Gender Gap Day where students visit technology-based companies and meet women entrepreneurs, CEOs, and STEM professionals. Helps introduce girls to STEM career paths early.
• UC Davis Ujima GIRLS & GIRLS+ ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-year partnership supporting STEM exploration and exposure for Black girls. Partnership with African American Chamber of Commerce created meaningful space for curiosity, confidence-building, and identity-affirming engagement in STEM. This partnership has now evolved into the independently operated Hamlin Lion STEM Initiative.
• African American Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting the Ujima GIRLS & GIRLS+ Program for STEM exposure and identity-affirming engagement. Contributed to founding the Hamlin Lion STEM Initiative.
• Tech Advisory CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry experts advising Head of School, Director of Program Innovation, and Director of Technology. Helps school understand current tech trends, maintain infrastructure efficiently, enlist corporate partners to enhance educational technology programs, and advocate for gender equity in STEM. Members include executives from companies like Salesforce, Google, Pixar, Instagram, YouTube, Tesla, Apple, and more.
• Bay Area Independent School League (BAIAL)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAthletic league through which Hamlin competes in basketball, volleyball, soccer, cross country, and track & field against other independent schools.
• Greenleaf Produce and Veritable VegetableminorOthersSustainable food suppliers - Greenleaf Produce and Veritable Vegetable (an organic, women-led company with zero-emission deliveries) partner with Hamlin's Culinary Services.
• Jane the BakeryminorOthersLocal bakery owned by an alumna, supplying fresh bread for Hamlin's sandwich bar in the dining program.
• Oregon Shakespeare FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiddle school students travel to Ashland, Oregon for week-long excursion including backstage tours, talk-back sessions with cast, theatrical escape room, and world-class theater performances.
• Hamilton FamiliesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner for community service programs including Emergency Kits project and Literary Lion Book Drive. Hamlin students and families gather supplies and assemble FEMA-approved emergency kits for families in Hamilton Families' transitional housing program.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• The Nueva School: Bay Area independent school (K-12) with nationally recognized STEM and design-thinking focus. Overlaps with Hamlin's STEM the Gender Gap and Maker programs and competes for same donor and parent mindshare.

Direct peers

• Castilleja School: All-girls independent school in Palo Alto, CA (grades 6-12). Strong overlapping mission in girls' leadership and STEM, serving the same Bay Area affluent demographic.
• The Girls' Middle School: Independent all-girls K-8 school in the Bay Area with similar STEM and leadership focus. Closest direct peer in terms of mission, grade range, and targeting Bay Area families seeking single-sex education.
• Marin Primary & Middle School: Independent K-8 school in Larkspur, CA serving Marin County and SF families. Comparable in size, mission, and tuition tier, with similar outdoor education and SEL emphasis.
• San Francisco Day School: K-8 independent school in San Francisco. Competes directly for families across the same Bay Area zip codes, with comparable tuition, STEM, and outdoor education programming.
• The Town School for Boys: K-8 independent school in San Francisco serving the same Pacific Heights and broader Bay Area market. Direct local peer with similar tuition scale and programmatic breadth, often considered the gender counterpart for admissions.

Broad incumbents

• Grace Church School: Independent K-8 school in New York City with similar progressive, inquiry-based educational philosophy and comparable tuition tier. National peer with overlapping programmatic emphasis on SEL and equity.
• Polytechnic School: Independent K-12 school in Pasadena, CA with strong STEM, arts, and athletics programs. Comparable tuition and instructional breadth, with a similar institutional scale and operating model.

Regional players

• Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton: Independent K-12 Catholic school on the Peninsula. Bay Area peer with comparable facilities, athletics, and STEM programming, competing for families on the Peninsula corridor.
• The Branson School: Independent K-12 school in Ross, Marin County. Bay Area peer with similar tuition scale and college-prep mission, drawing from a partly overlapping SF-Marin family base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thehamlinschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/thehamlinschool
• Xx.com/hamlin

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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