Francis W. Parker School

Francis Parker School is San Diego's oldest and largest independent, non-denominational, co-educational day school. Committed to sustaining a diverse, family-oriented educational community, we remain true to its founding principle of meeting the needs of the individual student.

Francis Parker School is committed to ensuring that each student receives a superior education, one that inspires excellence in academics, athletics and arts, and encourages the students to develop skills for a healthy, balanced life. Parkers exceptional faculty and rich curriculum stimulate creative, critical, and independent thinking in young people. As a result, Parker students are developing the confidence and the humanity necessary to live meaningful, fulfilling lives in our increasingly global society.

The promotion of family values, self-worth, good citizenship, honor, and moral integrity for each student is central to the purpose of Francis Parker School. Fueled by its traditional progressive spirit, inspired by its distinguished students, and in full anticipation of its centennial celebration, Francis Parker School continues to embrace its commitment to inspiring excellence in every one of its students.