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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)1 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)7 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)11 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 673 students at Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 13:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
San Francisco Public Montessori
publicelementaryK-5
2340 Jackson St., San Francisco, CA 94115
0
Rating
Students
107
Student-Teacher
26:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Tule Elk Park Children Center
publicelementaryK-K
2110 Greenwich St., San Francisco, CA 94123
0
Rating
Students
73
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Chinese Immersion School At Deavila
publicelementaryK-5
1250 Waller St., San Francisco, CA 94117
0
Rating
Students
407
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Jordan (June) School For Equity
publichighGrade 9-12
325 La Grande Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112
0
Rating
Students
176
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Feinstein (Dianne) Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
2550 25Th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94116
0
Rating
Students
356
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Yick Wo Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
2245 Jones St., San Francisco, CA 94133
0
Rating
Students
205
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy
publicelementaryK-5
50 Pomona Ave., San Francisco, CA 94124
0
Rating
Students
200
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sunset Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1920 41St Ave., San Francisco, CA 94116
0
Rating
Students
402
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Visitacion Valley Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
55 Schwerin St., San Francisco, CA 94134
0
Rating
Students
239
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Visitacion Valley Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1971 Visitacion Ave., San Francisco, CA 94134
0
Rating
Students
333
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sunnyside Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
250 Foerster St., San Francisco, CA 94112
0
Rating
Students
366
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ulloa Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
2650 42Nd Ave., San Francisco, CA 94116
0
Rating
Students
520
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sutro Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
235 12Th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94118
0
Rating
Students
254
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cobb (William L.) Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
2725 California St., San Francisco, CA 94115
0
Rating
Students
134
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Tenderloin Community
publicelementaryK-5
627 Turk St., San Francisco, CA 94102
0
Rating
Students
282
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High
publichighGrade 9-12
40 Vega St., San Francisco, CA 94115
0
Rating
Students
522
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Everett Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
450 Church St., San Francisco, CA 94114
0
Rating
Students
401
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary
publicmiddleK-8
3630 Divisadero St., San Francisco, CA 94123
0
Rating
Students
673
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Independence High
publichighGrade 9-12
1350 7Th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94122
0
Rating
Students
235
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lafayette Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
4545 Anza St., San Francisco, CA 94121
0
Rating
Students
471
Student-Teacher
22:1
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.