School Overview

Celebrating over 100 years of academic excellence in the Cow Hollow neighborhood of San Francisco! Since 1924, St. Vincent de Paul School has provided San Francisco families with an engaging education that addresses the whole child: spiritual, academic, social, emotional, and physical. SVDP is a co-educational, single class per grade, Catholic school comprised of approximately 225 students enrolled in grades kindergarten through eighth. 

The main building houses grades K-4, the library, and the administrative offices,. On the lower level you will find our extended care room and our full functioning cafeteria.In 1947, a second building was erected. This building houses classrooms for grades 5-8, the music room, and the Innovation Space. Our campus is completed by a large updated gym which serves as the home of the Saint Vincent de Paul Vikings. In 2026, SVDP celebrated the opening of the Wall Sport Court. This elevated turf field provides a safe space for our students to learn and play!

SVDP students are academically successful and most move on to attend the high school of their choice. Our rigorous curriculum is both traditional and thoughtful which allows are children to focus on learning. Students are exposed to music, art, physical education, language, and drama. SVDP has an excellent sports program, extended care, extra-curriculars, Community Service, and Student Leadership.

Saint Vincent de Paul School is a community--teachers, students, and parents all join together to make our school the best it can be. There is a true sense of belonging.