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Why Private Schools Are So Popular in the Bay Area

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Evan, 16, walks to school at Archbishop Riordan High School in San Francisco on March 20, 2025. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)

When it comes to private school enrollment, San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo and Marin counties are all well above the state average. But why? In this episode from our friends at Bay Curious, we’ll explore the many reasons San Francisco families choose to send their kids to private schools. It’s a trend rooted in the history of desegregation that’s been hard to reverse.

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