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Best Schools in San Francisco, California

Compare 124 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

124
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
56,505
Total Students
Across San Francisco
20.5:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
124 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

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Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score0%
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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)0 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)11 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)9 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • 0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • Largest student enrollment is 993 students at Mission High.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 16:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Mission High
publichighGrade 9-12
3750 18Th St., San Francisco, CA 94114
0
Rating
Students
993
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
King (Thomas Starr) Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1215 Carolina St., San Francisco, CA 94107
0
Rating
Students
333
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Malcolm X Academy
publicelementaryK-5
350 Harbor Rd., San Francisco, CA 94124
0
Rating
Students
97
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sheridan Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
431 Capitol Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112
0
Rating
Students
196
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Spring Valley Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1451 Jackson St., San Francisco, CA 94109
0
Rating
Students
234
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sanchez Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
325 Sanchez St., San Francisco, CA 94114
0
Rating
Students
272
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Rooftop Elementary
publicmiddleK-8
443 Burnett Ave., San Francisco, CA 94131
0
Rating
Students
575
Student-Teacher
27:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Roosevelt Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
460 Arguello Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94118
0
Rating
Students
657
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Clarendon Alternative Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
500 Clarendon Ave., San Francisco, CA 94131
0
Rating
Students
533
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
San Francisco Community Alternative
publicmiddleK-8
125 Excelsior Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112
0
Rating
Students
230
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
350 Girard St., San Francisco, CA 94134
0
Rating
Students
367
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Presidio Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
450 30Th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94121
0
Rating
Students
992
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Redding Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1421 Pine St., San Francisco, CA 94109
0
Rating
Students
240
Student-Teacher
26:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Parks (Rosa) Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1501 O'Farrell St., San Francisco, CA 94115
0
Rating
Students
326
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
2051 34Th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94116
0
Rating
Students
442
Student-Teacher
26:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Monroe Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
260 Madrid St., San Francisco, CA 94112
0
Rating
Students
533
Student-Teacher
26:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Flynn (Leonard R.) Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
3125 Cesar Chavez St., San Francisco, CA 94110
0
Rating
Students
381
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lawton Alternative
publicmiddleK-8
1570 31St Ave., San Francisco, CA 94122
0
Rating
Students
600
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lakeshore Alternative Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
220 Middlefield Dr., San Francisco, CA 94132
0
Rating
Students
416
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mission Education Center
publicelementaryK-5
1670 Noe St., San Francisco, CA 94131
0
Rating
Students
105
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%

Detailed Overview of Schools in San Francisco

San Francisco, California is home to 124 schools serving over 56,505 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in San Francisco, California?

There are 124 schools in San Francisco, serving 56,505 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in San Francisco?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in San Francisco include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in San Francisco?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in San Francisco is 20.5:1.