Californiaโ€บSan Francisco Countyโ€บSan Francisco

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

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๐ŸŽฏ Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)3 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
๐Ÿ’ก Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • โœ“0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • โœ“Largest student enrollment is 120 students at S.F. County Special Education.
  • โœ“Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
๐Ÿ† Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

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.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology โ†’
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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.