Math Tutors in San Francisco, CA

Math tutoring in San Francisco, in short

For San Francisco families, TaleemSquare provides one-to-one online math tutoring matched to the California Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, from Kindergarten to Grade 12, including preparation for CAASPP Smarter Balanced math tests.

Each lesson is 45 minutes on Zoom with a shared whiteboard, scheduled in Pacific Time after school or at weekends. There's no commute, and plans start at $85 a month after a free assessment.

Families elsewhere in the United States learn the same way; see online math tutoring across the US.

Curriculum: California standards
Lesson times: Pacific Time
Format: Live, one-to-one, online
Price: From $85 a month

Math in San Francisco schools

Standards: California Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
Tests your child may take: CAASPP Smarter Balanced math tests in Grades 3-8 and 11
Worth knowing in California: Under California's 2023 Mathematics Framework, districts can offer a traditional Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 pathway or an integrated Math I-III pathway.

San Francisco Unified School District serves the entire city and county of San Francisco, with more than 100 schools.

School systems serving San Francisco

San Francisco Unified School District

School year: Mid-August to early June (varies by district)

Lessons scheduled in Pacific Time

Help for every grade

Elementary

Middle school

High school

Courses and programs

Pre-algebra Algebra Geometry Algebra 2 Precalculus Calculus Statistics Homework help

Try the free math test

Online one-to-one vs local options in San Francisco

TaleemSquare onlineLocal learning centerPrivate in-home tutor

AttentionTaleemSquare: One tutor, one child, the whole lessonLearning center: Often shared between several studentsIn-home tutor: One-to-one

TravelTaleemSquare: None, lessons are at homeLearning center: Drive there and backIn-home tutor: Tutor travels to you

PriceTaleemSquare: From $85 a month (about $10.63 a lesson)Learning center: Varies; often a monthly membership plus feesIn-home tutor: Varies; often charged by the hour

Parent updatesTaleemSquare: WhatsApp summary after every classLearning center: Varies by centerIn-home tutor: Varies by tutor

ScheduleTaleemSquare: After school and weekends in Pacific TimeLearning center: Center opening hoursIn-home tutor: Depends on the tutor

A local center can suit children who like working alongside others. If your child needs focused one-to-one teaching, the free assessment lets you try it first.

Fractions and multiplication practice worksheet — Practice set for between lessons (example).

Student progress report showing math skills — Progress by skill, reviewed with you (example).

WhatsApp message from a math tutor to a parent — A WhatsApp update after every class (example).

Simple monthly plans

$85a month for 2 one-to-one math lessons a week

Free 45-minute assessment first
No contract, cancel any month
No registration fee
4-class money-back promise
Switch tutor at no cost
WhatsApp update after every class

Starter

2 lessons a week, best for keeping up with school

$85/mo

GrowthMost chosen

3 lessons a week, best for catching up + building confidence

$119/mo

Intensive

4 lessons a week, best for exam prep & fast improvement

$149/mo

Full pricing and how we compare

Math tutoring in San Francisco: questions

Are your math tutors based in San Francisco?

No. TaleemSquare tutors teach online, so San Francisco families get one-to-one math lessons without travelling to a center. Lessons are scheduled in Pacific Time and follow the California curriculum your child uses at school.

Do you follow the California math curriculum?

Yes. Tutors align lessons with the California Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and with your child's own school work. Share homework, worksheets or the topic list and the tutor will match it.

Can you help my child prepare for CAASPP Smarter Balanced math tests?

Yes. Local tests include: CAASPP Smarter Balanced math tests in Grades 3-8 and 11. Tutors build the underlying math skills first, then practise questions in the right format as the test approaches.

How much does a math tutor in San Francisco cost?

TaleemSquare plans start at $85 a month for two 45-minute one-to-one lessons a week, about $10.63 a lesson. Three lessons a week cost $119 and four cost $149. There is no contract, and the first assessment is free.

What times are lessons available in San Francisco?

Lessons are scheduled in Pacific Time, usually after school on weekdays or at weekends. Your child keeps the same tutor and weekly slots, which you agree after the free assessment.

Do you work with San Francisco schools?

No. TaleemSquare is an independent online tutoring service: we aren't affiliated with any school or district in San Francisco, and we don't have a local office. Children from any public, private or charter school can join. Lessons follow the California Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, and the tutor also works from the homework your child's teacher sets. Schools in California usually run mid-August to early June (varies by district), and you can start lessons at any point in the year.