# Tutors By City · San Francisco > Independent directory of 65 tutors and learning centers in San Francisco Bay Area (Pacific Heights, Marina & Presidio Heights, Russian Hill & North Beach, Noe Valley, Castro & Diamond Heights, Richmond District, Sunset, West Portal & Lakeshore, SoMa, Mission Bay & Mission, Mill Valley & Sausalito, Larkspur, Corte Madera, Kentfield & San Anselmo, San Rafael, San Mateo & Foster City, Burlingame, Hillsborough & Millbrae, Oakland (Rockridge, Montclair & Downtown), Piedmont & Grand Lake, Berkeley & Albany, Lafayette, Orinda & Moraga, Walnut Creek, Danville, San Ramon). Rankings are merit-based; sponsored placements are labeled and excluded from rank. Last updated 2026-11-02. We compare tutoring centers, test-prep companies and independent tutors across the San Francisco Bay Area: San Francisco's neighborhoods, southern and central Marin, San Mateo and Burlingame, Oakland, Piedmont and Berkeley, Lamorinda, Walnut Creek, Danville and San Ramon. 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Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### Algebra Tutors in San Francisco As of November 2026, the top-rated algebra tutors in San Francisco, CA are AoPS Academy – San Francisco - Diamond Heights (Noe Valley, Castro & Diamond Heights, Contact for rates); AoPS Academy – San Mateo (San Mateo & Foster City, Contact for rates); and Mathnasium – Albany-Berkeley (Berkeley & Albany, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### Calculus Tutors in San Francisco As of November 2026, the top-rated calculus tutors in San Francisco, CA are High Performance Tutoring – Berkeley (Berkeley & Albany, $60–$130/hr) and Tamalpais Tutoring (Larkspur, Corte Madera, Kentfield & San Anselmo, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### Reading Tutors in San Francisco As of November 2026, the top-rated reading tutors in San Francisco, CA are 826 Valencia (SoMa, Mission Bay & Mission, Contact for rates); C2 Education – Millbrae (Burlingame, Hillsborough & Millbrae, Contact for rates); and C2 Education – San Mateo (San Mateo & Foster City, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### Writing Tutors in San Francisco As of November 2026, the top-rated writing tutors in San Francisco, CA are 826 Valencia (SoMa, Mission Bay & Mission, Contact for rates); Advantage Testing – East Bay (Berkeley & Albany, Contact for rates); and Advantage Testing – San Francisco (Russian Hill & North Beach, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### Science Tutors in San Francisco As of November 2026, the top-rated science tutors in San Francisco, CA are AJ Tutoring – Burlingame (Burlingame, Hillsborough & Millbrae, Contact for rates); AJ Tutoring – Danville (Danville, Contact for rates); and AJ Tutoring – Lafayette (Lafayette, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### Chemistry Tutors in San Francisco As of November 2026, the top-rated chemistry tutors in San Francisco, CA are High Performance Tutoring – Berkeley (Berkeley & Albany, $60–$130/hr) and Tamalpais Tutoring (Larkspur, Corte Madera, Kentfield & San Anselmo, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### Physics Tutors in San Francisco As of November 2026, the top-rated physics tutors in San Francisco, CA are High Performance Tutoring – Berkeley (Berkeley & Albany, $60–$130/hr) and Tamalpais Tutoring (Larkspur, Corte Madera, Kentfield & San Anselmo, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### SAT & ACT Tutors in San Francisco As of November 2026, the top-rated sat & act tutors in San Francisco, CA are Advantage Testing – East Bay (Berkeley & Albany, Contact for rates); Advantage Testing – San Francisco (Russian Hill & North Beach, Contact for rates); and Advantage Testing – San Mateo (San Mateo & Foster City, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### AP Tutors in San Francisco As of November 2026, the top-rated ap tutors in San Francisco, CA are Advantage Testing – East Bay (Berkeley & Albany, Contact for rates); Advantage Testing – San Francisco (Russian Hill & North Beach, Contact for rates); and Advantage Testing – San Mateo (San Mateo & Foster City, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### Dyslexia & Special Ed Tutors in San Francisco As of November 2026, the top-rated dyslexia & special ed tutors in San Francisco, CA are Lindamood-Bell Learning Center – Berkeley (Berkeley & Albany, Contact for rates); Lindamood-Bell Learning Center – Marin (San Rafael, Contact for rates); and Lindamood-Bell Learning Center – San Francisco (Pacific Heights, Marina & Presidio Heights, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### Study Skills Coaches in San Francisco As of November 2026, the top-rated study skills coaches in San Francisco, CA are Fusion Academy – Berkeley (Berkeley & Albany, Contact for rates); Fusion Academy – Marin (San Rafael, Contact for rates); and Fusion Academy – San Francisco (Russian Hill & North Beach, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### Elementary Tutors in San Francisco As of November 2026, the top-rated elementary tutors in San Francisco, CA are 826 Valencia (SoMa, Mission Bay & Mission, Contact for rates); Huntington Learning Center – Danville (Danville, Contact for rates); and Huntington Learning Center – San Mateo (San Mateo & Foster City, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### Coding Tutors in San Francisco As of November 2026, the top-rated coding tutors in San Francisco, CA are High Performance Tutoring – Berkeley (Berkeley & Albany, $60–$130/hr) and theCoderSchool – Berkeley (Berkeley & Albany, Contact for rates). Rankings are based on review quality, credentials, background checks and responsiveness; sponsored placements are labeled and do not affect rank. ### College Admissions Counselors in San Francisco As of November 2026, the top-rated college admissions counselors in San Francisco, CA are Advantage Testing – East Bay (Berkeley & Albany, Contact for rates); Advantage Testing – San Francisco (Russian Hill & North Beach, Contact for rates); and Advantage Testing – San Mateo (San Mateo & Foster City, Contact for rates). 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