Founded: 1981
Grades: Preschool (2yrs) – 8th
Campus: 5.4 acres at 3250 19th Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Campus Highlights: Arts Center, Ang Athletics Center, and Teaching and Learning Center
Tuition: Please see our Tuition and Adjusted Tuition page
Mascot: Firedragon
High School Acceptances: Class of 2026 High School Acceptances
School Size 2026-2027
| Teachers: | 88 |
| Staff: | 38 |
| Total school: | 585 students |
| Early Childhood Center (Pre- K): | 168 students |
| Lower School (1st- 5th grade): | 274 students |
| Middle School (6th- 8th grade): | 143 students |
Preschool and Kindergarten 2026-2027
| Grade | Students | Number of Classes |
| Preschool | 107 | 6 |
| Kindergarten | 61 | 4 |
Family Backgrounds 2026-2027
| 48% | Asian |
| 35% | Multiethnic Asian |
| 10% | White |
| 3% | Latino Heritage |
| 3% | African Heritage |
| 1% | Middle Eastern Heritage |
| 3% | LGBTQ+ Families |
Accreditation
Chinese American International School is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)