Presidio Knolls School

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Presidio Knolls School Presidio Knolls School is a progressive Mandarin immersion school in San Francisco's SOMA district. Our first 8th graders graduated in June, 2021.

Joyful learning, a sense of belonging, and deep intellectual inquiry define our school culture, where we are innovating at the intersection of progressive education and Mandarin immersion. We currently serve 388 students, from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. We have added to our school each year until being a complete preschool to Grade 8 school in the 2020-2021 school year. PKS has been a pioneer in developing a progressive approach to Mandarin immersion education. Our curriculum is project-based and interdisciplinary. We offer a joyful and dynamic bilingual learning experience within and beyond the classroom for students and families who value inquiry, discovery, creativity, compassion, and community. Inspired by a student-centered, inquiry-based pedagogy and informed by best practices in bilingual and Chinese language education, we consistently offer opportunities for our students to take their academic experience out into the world. Our graduates will be multilingual, global thinkers with the intellectual and personal integrity, mental flexibility and open-mindedness, and cultural and technological literacy to lead the future.

Branching out! Our 1st graders took their learning to the Randall Museum to explore the wonderful world of plants as par...
10/19/2026

Branching out! Our 1st graders took their learning to the Randall Museum to explore the wonderful world of plants as part of their Unit of Exploration. From roots to leaves, these little scientists were busy growing their knowledge!

4th graders have been working hard creating displays for Human Development displays for the Bay Area Science Festival ...
10/16/2026

4th graders have been working hard creating displays for Human Development displays for the Bay Area Science Festival happening TOMORROW! Starting with a look back at how much they've changed since they were babies, students took a deep dive into how body parts, organs, and emotions evolve as they grow.

Preschool students are exploring feelings through songs, stories, and daily check-ins to help them connect what they are...
10/13/2026

Preschool students are exploring feelings through songs, stories, and daily check-ins to help them connect what they are feeling to language.

😊 Happy — 开心 Kāixīn
❤️ Loved — 爱 Ài
😢 Sad — 伤心 Shāngxīn
😨 Scared — 害怕 Hàipà
😠 Mad — 生气 Shēngqì

Students visited SF MOMA as part their exploration into identity and community to get inspiration for their own art piec...
10/09/2026

Students visited SF MOMA as part their exploration into identity and community to get inspiration for their own art piece that will celebrate an underrepresented community.

First grade was buzzing with delight to host beekeeping expert and PKS parent Regina as part of their current unit on pl...
10/05/2026

First grade was buzzing with delight to host beekeeping expert and PKS parent Regina as part of their current unit on plant life cycles. Through role-play, students learned how bees move pollen from one flower to another and how this helps plants grow and make seeds. To make the experience even more un-bee-lievable, every student got to enjoy a honey stick!

10/01/2026

How do you embody and show kindness? Our middle school students reflected their role in making kindness come to life. Kindness is one of three core values at PKS — kindness (善), curiosity (智), and courage (勇).

Parents are hard at work! As part of Preschool Back to School Night, parents in each class collaborated to create someth...
09/30/2026

Parents are hard at work! As part of Preschool Back to School Night, parents in each class collaborated to create something special for the kids.

The environment is a teacher! Daily outdoor time gives our preschoolers space to explore and learn through their senses....
09/28/2026

The environment is a teacher! Daily outdoor time gives our preschoolers space to explore and learn through their senses. Whether they’re investigating the flow of water, a friend, or playing with sand, time outside can turn everyday discoveries into meaningful learning.

Join us for a special screening of , a powerful documentary that explores how math shapes everything from economic oppo...
09/28/2026

Join us for a special screening of , a powerful documentary that explores how math shapes everything from economic opportunity to democracy. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an important conversation. Check the PKS Weekly or MyPKS calendar to RSVP.

09/26/2026

Our teachers took some time during their weekly staff meeting to explore different ways to reset and recharge—including mindfulness, dance, art, and maker activities (and snacks!). They had so much fun connecting, creating, and trying something new together.

The best part? Teachers bring that positive energy back to our students!

Address

250 10th Street
San Francisco, CA
94103

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+14152020770

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