The brief
The top-rated middle schools in San Francisco for 2026 are Roosevelt Middle (8.8/10), Presidio Middle (8.5/10), and Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle (8.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 16 middle schools with real test data included in this ranking. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
San Francisco's 16 ranked middle schools span a meaningful range of performance, with an average composite score of 6.5/10 across the city. Aptos Middle leads the group at 8.5/10, followed closely by Willie L. Brown Jr. Middle at 8.4 and A.P. Giannini Middle at 8.0 — three schools that sit well above the citywide average. Roosevelt Middle and Marina Middle round out the top five. Roughly 38% of ranked schools — six in total — score 7 or higher, which means strong options exist across multiple neighborhoods, but quality varies considerably depending on where you look. The table below lets you sort by overall score, test performance, and other key metrics so you can compare schools side by side. Use the filters to narrow the list to what matters most for your student.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
- 18.8
- 28.5
- 38.4
- 48.2
- 57.8
- 67.7
- 77.7
- 87.6
- 97.6
- 107.6
All 16 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.All 16
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1Roosevelt MiddleSan Francisco Unifiedstudents 657student-teacher ratio 17.8:1grades 6th–8th
- 2Presidio MiddleSan Francisco Unifiedstudents 980student-teacher ratio 22.3:1grades 6th–8th
- 3Brown Jr. (willie L) MiddleSan Francisco Unifiedstudents 313student-teacher ratio 16.5:1grades 6th–8th
- 4Kipp San Francisco Bay AcademycharterKipp San Francisco Bay Academy Districtstudents 266student-teacher ratio 17.7:1grades 5th–8th
- 5Hoover (herbert) MiddleSan Francisco Unifiedstudents 948student-teacher ratio 24.3:1grades 6th–8th
- 6Kipp Bayview AcademycharterKipp Bayview Academy Districtstudents 185student-teacher ratio 18.5:1grades 5th–8th
- 7Marina MiddleSan Francisco Unifiedstudents 654student-teacher ratio 22.6:1grades 6th–8th
- 8Gateway MiddlecharterGateway Middle Districtstudents 281student-teacher ratio 18.7:1grades 6th–8th
- 9Aptos MiddleSan Francisco Unifiedstudents 857student-teacher ratio 22.0:1grades 6th–8th
- 10Giannini (a.p.) MiddleSan Francisco Unifiedstudents 1,193student-teacher ratio 24.3:1grades 6th–8th
- 11Francisco MiddleSan Francisco Unifiedstudents 511student-teacher ratio 16.0:1grades 6th–8th
- 12Lick (james) MiddleSan Francisco Unifiedstudents 476student-teacher ratio 17.0:1grades 6th–8th
- 13Denman (james) MiddleSan Francisco Unifiedstudents 790student-teacher ratio 20.3:1grades 6th–8th
- 14King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic MiddleSan Francisco Unifiedstudents 371student-teacher ratio 17.7:1grades 6th–8th
- 15Visitacion Valley MiddleSan Francisco Unifiedstudents 311student-teacher ratio 14.1:1grades 6th–8th
- 16Everett MiddleSan Francisco Unifiedstudents 467student-teacher ratio 14.6:1grades 6th–8th
Scores are based on 2024-25 data from the NCES Common Core of Data and California education department. Rankings are relative to all public middle schools in California. Learn about our methodology.
The map
The top 16 pinned; open a pin for the campus.Campus by campus
What each of the top ten reports.- 1
Roosevelt Middle
San Francisco Unified
657 students · 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 4% in California
- Academics
- 9.5
- Growth
- 7.7
- Environment
- 9.7
- 2
Presidio Middle
San Francisco Unified
980 students · 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 6% in California
- Academics
- 8.6
- Growth
- 8.2
- Environment
- 8.8
- 3
Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle
San Francisco Unified
313 students · 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 7% in California
- Academics
- 6.7
- Growth
- 9.3
- Environment
- 9.5
- 4
Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy
Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy District
266 students · 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 5th–8th
Top 9% in California · charter
- Academics
- 7.4
- Growth
- 8.7
- Environment
- 8.6
- 5
Hoover (herbert) Middle
San Francisco Unified
948 students · 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 18% in California
- Academics
- 8.6
- Growth
- 7.0
- Environment
- 7.8
- 6
Kipp Bayview Academy
Kipp Bayview Academy District
185 students · 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 5th–8th
Top 19% in California · charter
- Academics
- 5.9
- Growth
- 9.6
- Environment
- 7.3
- 7
Marina Middle
San Francisco Unified
654 students · 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 20% in California
- Academics
- 8.1
- Growth
- 6.7
- Environment
- 8.8
- 8
Gateway Middle
Gateway Middle District
281 students · 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 20% in California · charter
- Academics
- 6.0
- Growth
- 8.6
- Environment
- 8.3
- 9
Aptos Middle
San Francisco Unified
857 students · 22.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 22% in California
- Academics
- 8.6
- Growth
- 5.9
- Environment
- 8.8
- 10
Giannini (a.p.) Middle
San Francisco Unified
1,193 students · 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 22% in California
- Academics
- 9.4
- Growth
- 5.7
- Environment
- 8.3
Questions
What is the best middle school in San Francisco, California?
According to MySchoolScout's 2026 rankings, Roosevelt Middle is the top-rated middle school in San Francisco with a composite score of 8.8/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.
How many middle schools are in San Francisco, California?
San Francisco has 25 middle schools, including 3 charter schools. Of these, 21 have enough data for a full composite rating on MySchoolScout.
What is the average middle school rating in San Francisco?
Among 21 San Francisco middle schools with a composite score, the average is 7.2/10. Scores range from 1.0 (bottom of the state) to 10.0 (top 1% in California).
How does MySchoolScout rate middle schools?
Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within California, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.
What is a good school rating on MySchoolScout?
A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in California, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.
Are charter schools included in the San Francisco middle school rankings?
San Francisco has 3 charter middle schools in its directory. Charter schools that meet this ranking's data requirements are included alongside traditional public schools using the same composite scoring methodology.
How should I use this ranking?
Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.
Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.
Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.
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