6.8 avg / 10

Best Schools in San Francisco, California

297 schools · 192 Elementary · 23 Middle · 72 High · 10 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 124

Private: 173

Districts: 16

Avg Rating: 6.8/10

Estimated Scores: 41%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.8/10
Median household income: $148,348
Median home value: $1,456,529
Bachelor's degree or higher: 62%
Avg commute: 31 min
Owner-occupied homes: 36%

How San Francisco compares

California rank

#165 of 596

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.5

above California avg (6.3)

Median household income

$148k

149% of California median

Schools in this city

193

About Schools in San Francisco, California

San Francisco's public school system spans 119 ranked schools, giving parents a wide field to evaluate. The city average sits at 6.9 out of 10 — a solid baseline, and one that understates how much high-end performance exists here. Exactly half of ranked schools, 60 in total, score 7 or above, meaning parents have a genuine range of strong options rather than a handful of outliers carrying the city's reputation.

Elementary schools dominate the top of the rankings. Parker (Jean) Elementary leads the city with a 9.5 out of 10, the highest score among all 119 ranked public schools. Chin (John Yehall) Elementary and Sutro Elementary both score 9.4, and Harvey Milk Civil Rights Elementary rounds out the top five at 9.3. That concentration of high-scoring elementaries signals that San Francisco's strongest academic performance tends to emerge early in the pipeline. At the high school level, Asawa (Ruth) SF School of the Arts — a public magnet focused on arts integration — holds a 9.3, making it one of the few secondary schools matching the top elementary tier.

The breadth of the 7-plus scoring group matters practically. With 60 schools above that threshold, parents aren't limited to chasing a short list of elite campuses. San Francisco Unified School District uses a choice-based enrollment system, so families submit ranked preferences rather than defaulting to a neighborhood school. Understanding how that process works — application windows, sibling preferences, and language programs — is as important as reading the school scores themselves.

Parents researching San Francisco should use the 6.9 city average as a calibration point. A school scoring 7 or 8 here is genuinely above the local norm, not just average. Start with the top-rated elementaries if you have young children, but don't overlook mid-tier schools that may offer specialized programs or shorter commutes. Given the competitive enrollment landscape, identifying two or three realistic options across the performance range — not just reach schools — is the most practical approach to navigating this city's public school market.

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Elementary Schools

192 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Parker (Jean) Elementary 125 students · Kindergarten–5th	125	Kindergarten–5th	9.5
2	Chin (John Yehall) Elementary 253 students · Kindergarten–5th	253	Kindergarten–5th	9.4
3	Sutro Elementary 248 students · Kindergarten–5th	248	Kindergarten–5th	9.4
4	Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary 154 students · Kindergarten–5th	154	Kindergarten–5th	9.3
5	King (Thomas Starr) Elementary 335 students · Kindergarten–5th	335	Kindergarten–5th	9.3
6	Grattan Elementary 384 students · Kindergarten–5th	384	Kindergarten–5th	9.2
7	Lafayette Elementary 474 students · Kindergarten–5th	474	Kindergarten–5th	9.2
8	Webster (Daniel) Elementary 356 students · Kindergarten–5th	356	Kindergarten–5th	9.0
9	Cobb (William L.) Elementary 137 students · Kindergarten–5th	137	Kindergarten–5th	9.0
10	Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary 670 students · Kindergarten–8th	670	Kindergarten–8th	9.0
11	Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary 589 students · Kindergarten–8th	589	Kindergarten–8th	8.9
12	Sunset Elementary 403 students · Kindergarten–5th	403	Kindergarten–5th	8.9
13	Muir (John) Elementary 226 students · Kindergarten–5th	226	Kindergarten–5th	8.8
14	Alamo Elementary 393 students · Kindergarten–5th	393	Kindergarten–5th	8.7
15	West Portal Elementary 590 students · Kindergarten–5th	590	Kindergarten–5th	8.7
16	Key (Francis Scott) Elementary 562 students · Kindergarten–5th	562	Kindergarten–5th	8.6
17	Lawton Alternative 601 students · Kindergarten–8th	601	Kindergarten–8th	8.6
18	New Traditions Elementary 254 students · Kindergarten–5th	254	Kindergarten–5th	8.6
19	Lakeshore Alternative Elementary 421 students · Kindergarten–5th	421	Kindergarten–5th	8.5
20	Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary 438 students · Kindergarten–5th	438	Kindergarten–5th	8.5
21	San Francisco Community Alternative 274 students · Kindergarten–8th	274	Kindergarten–8th	8.4
22	Ulloa Elementary 521 students · Kindergarten–5th	521	Kindergarten–5th	8.4
23	Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary 650 students · Kindergarten–5th	650	Kindergarten–5th	8.3
24	Flynn (Leonard R.) Elementary 383 students · Kindergarten–5th	383	Kindergarten–5th	8.3
25	Glen Park Elementary 321 students · Kindergarten–5th	321	Kindergarten–5th	8.2

Show 167 more elementary schools

26	Huerta (Dolores) Elementary 381 students · Kindergarten–5th	381	Kindergarten–5th	8.1
27	Clarendon Alternative Elementary 529 students · Kindergarten–5th	529	Kindergarten–5th	8.1
28	Tule Elk Park Children Center 89 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	89	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	8.0
29	Noriega Children Center 44 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	44	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	8.0
30	Monroe Elementary 522 students · Kindergarten–5th	522	Kindergarten–5th	7.9
31	Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila 382 students · Kindergarten–5th	382	Kindergarten–5th	7.9
32	KIPP Bayview Elementary 144 students · Kindergarten–4th	144	Kindergarten–4th	7.8
33	Serra (Junipero) Elementary 260 students · Kindergarten–5th	260	Kindergarten–5th	7.8
34	McKinley Elementary 247 students · Kindergarten–5th	247	Kindergarten–5th	7.6
35	Sanchez Elementary 275 students · Kindergarten–5th	275	Kindergarten–5th	7.6
36	Sloat (Commodore) Elementary 381 students · Kindergarten–5th	381	Kindergarten–5th	7.5
37	Peabody (George) Elementary 270 students · Kindergarten–5th	270	Kindergarten–5th	7.5
38	Harte (Bret) Elementary 247 students · Kindergarten–5th	247	Kindergarten–5th	7.4
39	McCoppin (Frank) Elementary 242 students · Kindergarten–5th	242	Kindergarten–5th	7.4
40	Sheridan Elementary 190 students · Kindergarten–5th	190	Kindergarten–5th	7.4
41	Ortega (Jose) Elementary 374 students · Kindergarten–5th	374	Kindergarten–5th	7.0
42	Alvarado Elementary 518 students · Kindergarten–5th	518	Kindergarten–5th	6.9
43	Garfield Elementary 191 students · Kindergarten–5th	191	Kindergarten–5th	6.9
44	Miraloma Elementary 350 students · Kindergarten–5th	350	Kindergarten–5th	6.9
45	Rooftop Elementary 570 students · Kindergarten–8th	570	Kindergarten–8th	6.9
46	Yick Wo Elementary 199 students · Kindergarten–5th	199	Kindergarten–5th	6.9
47	The New School of San Francisco 444 students · Kindergarten–8th	444	Kindergarten–8th	6.8
48	Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy 187 students · Kindergarten–5th	187	Kindergarten–5th	6.7
49	Argonne Elementary 368 students · Kindergarten–5th	368	Kindergarten–5th	6.4
50	Cleveland Elementary 306 students · Kindergarten–5th	306	Kindergarten–5th	6.3
51	Visitacion Valley Elementary 263 students · Kindergarten–5th	263	Kindergarten–5th	6.1
52	Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary 588 students · Kindergarten–5th	588	Kindergarten–5th	6.0
53	Tenderloin Community 278 students · Kindergarten–5th	278	Kindergarten–5th	6.0
54	Feinstein (Dianne) Elementary 383 students · Kindergarten–5th	383	Kindergarten–5th	5.9
55	San Francisco Public Montessori 112 students · Kindergarten–5th	112	Kindergarten–5th	5.9
56	Longfellow Elementary 454 students · Kindergarten–5th	454	Kindergarten–5th	5.8
57	Sunnyside Elementary 350 students · Kindergarten–5th	350	Kindergarten–5th	5.8
58	Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 585 students · Kindergarten–8th	585	Kindergarten–8th	5.7
59	Moscone (George R.) Elementary 352 students · Kindergarten–5th	352	Kindergarten–5th	5.5
60	Chavez (Cesar) Elementary 411 students · Kindergarten–5th	411	Kindergarten–5th	5.5
61	Sherman Elementary 282 students · Kindergarten–5th	282	Kindergarten–5th	5.2
62	El Dorado Elementary 123 students · Kindergarten–5th	123	Kindergarten–5th	5.1
63	Jefferson Elementary 502 students · Kindergarten–5th	502	Kindergarten–5th	5.1
64	Mission Education Center 124 students · Kindergarten–5th	124	Kindergarten–5th	5.1
65	Parks (Rosa) Elementary 344 students · Kindergarten–5th	344	Kindergarten–5th	5.0
66	Carver (George Washington) Elementary 97 students · Kindergarten–5th	97	Kindergarten–5th	4.9
67	Revere (Paul) Elementary 463 students · Kindergarten–8th	463	Kindergarten–8th	4.8
68	Spring Valley Elementary 214 students · Kindergarten–5th	214	Kindergarten–5th	4.7
69	Thomas Edison Charter Academy 557 students · Kindergarten–8th	557	Kindergarten–8th	4.5
70	Guadalupe Elementary 279 students · Kindergarten–5th	279	Kindergarten–5th	4.5
71	Creative Arts Charter 429 students · Kindergarten–8th	429	Kindergarten–8th	4.3
72	Mission Preparatory 490 students · Kindergarten–8th	490	Kindergarten–8th	4.1
73	Marshall Elementary 247 students · Kindergarten–5th	247	Kindergarten–5th	3.9
74	Redding Elementary 246 students · Kindergarten–5th	246	Kindergarten–5th	3.8
75	Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC 557 students · Kindergarten–8th	557	Kindergarten–8th	3.5
76	Bryant Elementary 240 students · Kindergarten–5th	240	Kindergarten–5th	3.2
77	Hillcrest Elementary 328 students · Kindergarten–5th	328	Kindergarten–5th	2.7
78	Malcolm X Academy 105 students · Kindergarten–5th	105	Kindergarten–5th	2.7
79	Lee (Edwin and Anita) Newcomer 12 students · Kindergarten–5th	12	Kindergarten–5th	—
80	McLaren (John) Children Centers 28 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	28	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	—
81	Stockton (Commodore) Children Center 22 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	22	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	—
Private Schools 111 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	GOLDEN BRIDGES SCHOOL Private 108 students · Pre-K–7th	108	Pre-K–7th	Not Rated
2	SAN FRANCISCO DAY SCHOOL Private 421 students · Kindergarten–8th	421	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
3	ALTA VISTA SCHOOL Private 197 students · Kindergarten–5th	197	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
4	ADDA CLEVENGER SCHOOL Private 140 students · Kindergarten–8th	140	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
5	PRESIDIO KNOLLS SCHOOL Private 266 students · Pre-K–8th	266	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
6	LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL-MISSION CAMPUS Private 192 students · Pre-K–8th	192	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
7	ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST SCHOOL Private 138 students · Kindergarten–8th	138	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
8	LIVE OAK SCHOOL Private 420 students · Kindergarten–8th	420	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
9	TOWN SCHOOL FOR BOYS Private 414 students · Kindergarten–8th	414	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
10	STRATFORD SCHOOL Private 53 students · Pre-K–3rd	53	Pre-K–3rd	Not Rated
11	HOLY NAME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Private 344 students · Pre-K–8th	344	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
12	ST BRIGID SCHOOL Private 140 students · Kindergarten–8th	140	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
13	STS PETER & PAUL SCHOOL Private 155 students · Kindergarten–8th	155	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
14	KATHERINE DELMAR BURKE SCHOOL Private 402 students · Kindergarten–8th	402	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
15	LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Private 194 students · Pre-K–8th	194	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
16	ECOLE NOTRE DAME DES VICTOIRES SCHOOL Private 258 students · Kindergarten–8th	258	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
17	PRESIDIO HILL SCHOOL Private 217 students · Kindergarten–8th	217	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
18	SYNERGY SCHOOL Private 190 students · Kindergarten–8th	190	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
19	HAMLIN SCHOOL Private 435 students · Kindergarten–8th	435	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
20	THE BRANDEIS SCHOOL OF SAN FRANCISCO Private 336 students · Kindergarten–8th	336	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
21	SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOLHOUSE Private 95 students · Kindergarten–8th	95	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
22	KZV ARMENIAN SCHOOL Private 90 students · Pre-K–8th	90	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
23	SAN FRANCISCO FRIENDS SCHOOL Private 441 students · Kindergarten–8th	441	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
24	GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT FORT MASON Private 57 students · Kindergarten–8th	57	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
25	LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Private 194 students · Kindergarten–8th	194	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
26	MISSION DOLORES ACADEMY Private 221 students · Kindergarten–8th	221	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
27	ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 152 students · Kindergarten–8th	152	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
28	KITTREDGE SCHOOL Private 80 students · Kindergarten–8th	80	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
29	THE HAMLIN SCHOOL Private 435 students · Kindergarten–8th	435	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
30	ST GABRIEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Private 443 students · Pre-K–8th	443	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
31	ST ANNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Private 227 students · Kindergarten–8th	227	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
32	ST PAULS Private 188 students · Pre-K–8th	188	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
33	BAIS MENACHEM YESHIVA DAY SCHOOL Private 47 students · Kindergarten–8th	47	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
34	SCHOOL OF THE EPIPHANY Private 185 students · Kindergarten–8th	185	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
35	SAN FRANCISCO PACIFIC ACADEMY Private 51 students · Kindergarten–8th	51	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
36	ST THOMAS MORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Private 242 students · Pre-K–8th	242	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
37	ST VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL Private 229 students · Kindergarten–8th	229	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
38	MISSION MONTESSORI Private 62 students · Kindergarten–4th	62	Kindergarten–4th	Not Rated
39	ST STEPHEN SCHOOL Private 258 students · Pre-K–8th	258	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
40	SAN FRANCISCO CITY ACADEMY Private 104 students · Kindergarten–8th	104	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
41	OUR LADY OF THE VISITACION SCHOOL Private 244 students · Kindergarten–8th	244	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
42	STRATFORD SCHOOL - SAN FRANCISCO Private 222 students · Kindergarten–5th	222	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
43	CHILDREN'S DAY SCHOOL Private 471 students · Pre-K–8th	471	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
44	OUR LADY OF THE VISITACION SCHOOL Private 244 students · Kindergarten–8th	244	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
45	ST FINN BARR CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 250 students · Kindergarten–8th	250	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
46	ST CECILIA SCHOOL Private 531 students · Kindergarten–8th	531	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
47	ST ANTHONY - IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Private 185 students · Kindergarten–8th	185	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
48	ST PHILIP SCHOOL Private 263 students · Kindergarten–8th	263	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
49	ST BRENDAN SCHOOL Private 285 students · Kindergarten–8th	285	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
50	WEST PORTAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 334 students · Kindergarten–8th	334	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
51	ST PETER'S SCHOOL Private 196 students · Kindergarten–8th	196	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
52	WEST PORTAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 343 students · Kindergarten–8th	343	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
53	CORNERSTONE ACADEMY Private 202 students · Pre-K–3rd	202	Pre-K–3rd	Not Rated
54	Katherine Michiels School Private 11 students · Kindergarten–5th	11	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
55	Cornerstone Academy–Cambridge Campus Private 187 students · 4th–8th	187	4th–8th	Not Rated
56	Red Bridge Private 54 students · Kindergarten–7th	54	Kindergarten–7th	Not Rated
57	San Francisco Schoolhouse Private 111 students · Kindergarten–8th	111	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
58	Presidio Knolls School Private 270 students · Kindergarten–8th	270	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
59	La Scuola International School Private 259 students · Kindergarten–8th	259	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
60	San Francisco Pacific Academy Private 54 students · Kindergarten–8th	54	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
61	Kahlon Family Services School Private 8 students · Kindergarten–8th	8	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
62	Lycee Francais de San Francisco (Ashbury) Private 247 students · Kindergarten–5th	247	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
63	The Brandeis School of San Francisco Private 354 students · Kindergarten–8th	354	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
64	My City School Private 13 students · 5th–8th	13	5th–8th	Not Rated
65	Donum Dei Classical Academy Private 62 students · Kindergarten–8th	62	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
66	San Francisco Islamic School Private 80 students · Kindergarten–8th	80	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
67	Chinese American International School- 19th Ave Campus Private 451 students · Kindergarten–8th	451	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
68	The Dahlia School of San Francisco Elementary Private 18 students · Kindergarten–6th	18	Kindergarten–6th	Not Rated
69	Terra San Francisco School Private 39 students · Kindergarten–3rd	39	Kindergarten–3rd	Not Rated
70	Bertrand D Hsu American & Chinese Bicultural Academy Private 14 students · Kindergarten–8th	14	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
71	The Neos Bayview Academy Private 8 students · Kindergarten–5th	8	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
72	San Francisco Friends School Private 437 students · Kindergarten–8th	437	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
73	Presidio Hill School Private 205 students · Kindergarten–8th	205	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
74	Bais Menacham Yeshiva Day School Private 51 students · Kindergarten–8th	51	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
75	Cornerstone Academy-Silver Campus Private 151 students · Kindergarten–3rd	151	Kindergarten–3rd	Not Rated
76	Synergy School Private 186 students · Kindergarten–8th	186	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
77	Lakeside Presbyterian Center for Children Private 20 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	20	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated
78	Meadows-livingstone school Private 17 students · Kindergarten–6th	17	Kindergarten–6th	Not Rated
79	KZV Armenian School Private 104 students · Kindergarten–8th	104	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
80	San Francisco Day School Private 436 students · Kindergarten–8th	436	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
81	Adda Clevenger School Private 134 students · Kindergarten–8th	134	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
82	Hillwood Academic Day Private 24 students · Kindergarten–8th	24	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
83	Cathedral School for Boys Private 258 students · Kindergarten–8th	258	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
84	St. Paul's Private 161 students · Kindergarten–8th	161	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
85	St. Peter's School Private 173 students · Kindergarten–8th	173	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
86	St. Philip School Private 212 students · Kindergarten–8th	212	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
87	St. Stephen School Private 247 students · Kindergarten–8th	247	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
88	San Francisco Adventist School Private 7 students · Kindergarten–8th	7	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
89	Town School for Boys Private 430 students · Kindergarten–8th	430	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
90	West Portal Lutheran School Private 347 students · Kindergarten–8th	347	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
91	Holy Name Elementary Private 371 students · Kindergarten–8th	371	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
92	Katherine Delmar Burke School Private 399 students · Kindergarten–8th	399	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
93	Kittredge School Private 56 students · Kindergarten–8th	56	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
94	Ecole Notre Dame Des Victoires Private 278 students · Kindergarten–8th	278	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
95	Our Lady of the Visitacion Elementary Private 233 students · Kindergarten–8th	233	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
96	St. Anthony–Immaculate Conception Private 152 students · Kindergarten–8th	152	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
97	Saint Brigid Academy Private 38 students · Kindergarten–8th	38	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
98	Mission Dolores Academy Private 139 students · Kindergarten–8th	139	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
99	St. Finn Barr Catholic School Private 208 students · Kindergarten–8th	208	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
100	The Hamlin School Private 437 students · Kindergarten–8th	437	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
101	Eureka Learning Center Private 10 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	10	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated
102	San Francisco City Academy Private 16 students · Kindergarten–5th	16	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
103	De Marillac Academy Private 106 students · 4th–8th	106	4th–8th	Not Rated
104	Minglebrain Solutions Pvt Ltd Private 24 students · Kindergarten–5th	24	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
105	Splash Learning Online Private 597 students · Kindergarten–5th	597	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
106	MOTHER GOOSE SCHOOL Private 25 students · Pre-K–TK	25	Pre-K–TK	Not Rated
107	HILLWOOD ACADEMIC DAY SCHOOL Private 26 students · Kindergarten–8th	26	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
108	SAN FRANCISCO ADVENTIST SCHOOL Private 10 students · Kindergarten–8th	10	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
109	EUREKA LEARNING CENTER Private 17 students · TK–TK	17	TK–TK	Not Rated
110	KATHERINE MICHIELS SCHOOL Private 25 students · Pre-K–5th	25	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
111	LAKESIDE PRES. CENTER FOR CHILDREN Private 15 students · Pre-K–TK	15	Pre-K–TK	Not Rated

Middle Schools

23 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Aptos Middle 857 students · 6th–8th	857	6th–8th	8.5
2	Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle 313 students · 6th–8th	313	6th–8th	8.4
3	Giannini (A.P.) Middle 1,193 students · 6th–8th	1,193	6th–8th	8.0
4	Roosevelt Middle 657 students · 6th–8th	657	6th–8th	7.8
5	Marina Middle 654 students · 6th–8th	654	6th–8th	7.1
6	Hoover (Herbert) Middle 948 students · 6th–8th	948	6th–8th	7.0
7	King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle 371 students · 6th–8th	371	6th–8th	6.5
8	Presidio Middle 980 students · 6th–8th	980	6th–8th	6.4
9	Visitacion Valley Middle 311 students · 6th–8th	311	6th–8th	6.4
10	KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy 266 students · 5th–8th	266	5th–8th	6.3
11	Gateway Middle 281 students · 6th–8th	281	6th–8th	6.1
12	Francisco Middle 511 students · 6th–8th	511	6th–8th	5.8
13	Lick (James) Middle 476 students · 6th–8th	476	6th–8th	5.8
14	Denman (James) Middle 790 students · 6th–8th	790	6th–8th	5.4
15	KIPP Bayview Academy 185 students · 5th–8th	185	5th–8th	4.2
16	Everett Middle 467 students · 6th–8th	467	6th–8th	3.9
Private Schools 7 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	MILLENNIUM SCHOOL OF SAN FRANCISCO Private 95 students · 6th–8th	95	6th–8th	Not Rated
2	STRATFORD SCHOOL SAN FRANCISCO Private 94 students · 6th–8th	94	6th–8th	Not Rated
3	CORNERSTONE ACADEMY-CAMBRIDGE CAMPUS Private 186 students · 4th–8th	186	4th–8th	Not Rated
4	Millennium School of San Francisco Private 101 students · 6th–8th	101	6th–8th	Not Rated
5	Stratford School San Francisco Private 119 students · 6th–8th	119	6th–8th	Not Rated
6	SAN FRANCISCO ISLAMIC SCHOOL Private 5 students · 6th–8th	5	6th–8th	Not Rated
7	MEADOWS-LIVINGSTONE SCHOOL Private 17 students · 2nd–7th	17	2nd–7th	Not Rated

High Schools

72 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts A Public School 680 students · 9th–12th	680	9th–12th	9.3
2	Washington (George) High 2,008 students · 9th–12th	2,008	9th–12th	9.2
3	Balboa High 1,251 students · 9th–12th	1,251	9th–12th	8.9
4	Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High 1,031 students · 9th–12th	1,031	9th–12th	8.7
5	Gateway High 475 students · 9th–12th	475	9th–12th	8.5
6	Galileo High 1,741 students · 9th–12th	1,741	9th–12th	8.5
7	Lowell High 2,540 students · 9th–12th	2,540	9th–12th	8.0
8	Lincoln (Abraham) High 2,037 students · 9th–12th	2,037	9th–12th	7.9
9	Independence High 197 students · 9th–12th	197	9th–12th	7.8
10	S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) 76 students · 6th–12th	76	6th–12th	7.5
11	S.F. County Civic Center Secondary 50 students · 6th–12th	50	6th–12th	7.5
12	Academy (The)- SF @McAteer 265 students · 9th–12th	265	9th–12th	7.3
13	KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory 260 students · 9th–12th	260	9th–12th	7.1
14	City Arts & Leadership Academy 407 students · 9th–12th	407	9th–12th	6.9
15	O'Connell (John) High 483 students · 9th–12th	483	9th–12th	6.6
16	Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High 551 students · 9th–12th	551	9th–12th	6.6
17	Jordan (June) School for Equity 206 students · 9th–12th	206	9th–12th	6.3
18	Wells (Ida B.) High 179 students · 9th–12th	179	9th–12th	6.0
19	Marshall (Thurgood) High 477 students · 9th–12th	477	9th–12th	5.7
20	Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's) 153 students · 9th–12th	153	9th–12th	5.6
21	Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) 3,172 students · 9th–12th	3,172	9th–12th	5.5
22	Downtown High 147 students · 9th–12th	147	9th–12th	5.4
23	S.F. International High 392 students · 8th–12th	392	8th–12th	5.4
24	Mission High 1,084 students · 9th–12th	1,084	9th–12th	4.7
25	Life Learning Academy Charter 41 students · 9th–12th	41	9th–12th	—

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26	S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Ctr 11 students · 6th–12th	11	6th–12th	—
Private Schools 46 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	SAN FRANCISCO HIGH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Private 46 students · 6th–12th	46	6th–12th	Not Rated
2	THE BAY SCHOOL OF SAN FRANCISCO Private 435 students · 9th–12th	435	9th–12th	Not Rated
3	RISE UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY Private 59 students · 8th–10th	59	8th–10th	Not Rated
4	SAN FRANCISCO UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL Private 436 students · 9th–12th	436	9th–12th	Not Rated
5	JEWISH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL OF THE BAY Private 188 students · 9th–12th	188	9th–12th	Not Rated
6	URBAN SCHOOL OF SAN FRANCISCO Private 425 students · 9th–12th	425	9th–12th	Not Rated
7	ICA CRISTO REY Private 336 students · 9th–12th	336	9th–12th	Not Rated
8	DREW SCHOOL Private 292 students · 9th–12th	292	9th–12th	Not Rated
9	ARCHBISHOP RIORDAN HIGH SCHOOL Private 976 students · 9th–12th	976	9th–12th	Not Rated
10	ST IGNATIUS COLLEGE PREPARATORY Private 1,589 students · 6th–12th	1,589	6th–12th	Not Rated
11	ACADEMY OF THOUGHT AND INDUSTRY Private 33 students · 9th–12th	33	9th–12th	Not Rated
12	The Bay School of San Francisco Private 410 students · 9th–12th	410	9th–12th	Not Rated
13	San Francisco High School of the Arts Private 53 students · 5th–12th	53	5th–12th	Not Rated
14	Fusion Academy San Francisco Private 26 students · 6th–12th	26	6th–12th	Not Rated
15	Proof School Private 125 students · 6th–12th	125	6th–12th	Not Rated
16	Rise University Preparatory Private 72 students · 9th–12th	72	9th–12th	Not Rated
17	Convent & Stuart Hall, Schools of the Sacred Heart - San Francisco Private 1,219 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,219	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
18	German International School of Silicon Valley Private 91 students · Kindergarten–12th	91	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
19	Nativity HS Private 17 students · 9th–12th	17	9th–12th	Not Rated
20	Eclipse Academy Private 12 students · 3rd–12th	12	3rd–12th	Not Rated
21	Lavenia Rochelle Academy Private 125 students · Kindergarten–12th	125	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
22	Sovereign Private School Private 6 students · Kindergarten–12th	6	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
23	Enlighten Academy Private 7 students · 6th–12th	7	6th–12th	Not Rated
24	Andrews family home school Private 6 students · Kindergarten–12th	6	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
25	Jewish Community High School of the Bay Private 174 students · 9th–12th	174	9th–12th	Not Rated
26	Wen Jian Ying Private 6 students · Kindergarten–12th	6	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
27	San Francisco Waldorf School Private 320 students · Kindergarten–12th	320	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
28	Edgewood Community School Private 15 students · 9th–12th	15	9th–12th	Not Rated
29	Urban School of San Francisco Private 420 students · 9th–12th	420	9th–12th	Not Rated
30	Drew School Private 302 students · 9th–12th	302	9th–12th	Not Rated
31	ICA Cristo Rey Academy Private 239 students · 9th–12th	239	9th–12th	Not Rated
32	Lick-Wilmerding High School Private 559 students · 9th–12th	559	9th–12th	Not Rated
33	Lycee Francais de San Francisco (Ortega) Private 317 students · 6th–12th	317	6th–12th	Not Rated
34	San Francisco University High School Private 488 students · 9th–12th	488	9th–12th	Not Rated
35	St. Ignatius College Preparatory Private 1,555 students · 6th–12th	1,555	6th–12th	Not Rated
36	Archbishop Riordan High School Private 1,192 students · 9th–12th	1,192	9th–12th	Not Rated
37	Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory Private 1,438 students · 9th–12th	1,438	9th–12th	Not Rated
38	St. Gabriel Elementary School Private 518 students · Kindergarten–9th	518	Kindergarten–9th	Not Rated
39	Sterne School Private 187 students · 4th–12th	187	4th–12th	Not Rated
40	St. John of San Francisco Orthodox Academy Private 26 students · Kindergarten–12th	26	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
41	EDGEWOOD CENTER FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES Private 28 students · 5th–12th	28	5th–12th	Not Rated
42	WEN JIAN YING Private 7 students · 10th–12th	7	10th–12th	Not Rated
43	THE DISCOVERY CENTER SCHOOL Private 7 students · 6th–12th	7	6th–12th	Not Rated
44	FUSION ACADEMY SAN FRANCISCO Private 29 students · 6th–12th	29	6th–12th	Not Rated
45	SAN FRANCISCO GIRLS SCHOOL Private 16 students · 9th–9th	16	9th–9th	Not Rated
46	WOODSIDE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Private 12 students · 9th–12th	12	9th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

10 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	S.F. County Special Education 251 students · Kindergarten–12th	251	Kindergarten–12th	5.2
Private Schools 9 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	SAN FRANCISCO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 258 students · Kindergarten–12th	258	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
2	SAN FRANCISCO WALDORF SCHOOL Private 385 students · Pre-K–12th	385	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
3	STERNE SCHOOL Private 173 students · 4th–12th	173	4th–12th	Not Rated
4	BRIGHTWORKS Private 112 students · Kindergarten–12th	112	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
5	CONVENT & STUART HALL SCHOOLS OF THE SACRED HEART Private 1,169 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,169	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
6	CUMBERLAND CHINESE SCHOOL Private 66 students · Kindergarten–12th	66	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
7	ST JOHN OF SAN FRANCISCO ORTHODOX ACADEMY Private 46 students · Kindergarten–12th	46	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
8	RED BRIDGE Private 21 students · UG–UG	21	UG–UG	Not Rated
9	RED BRIDGE Private 21 students · UG–UG	21	UG–UG	Not Rated

Schools in San Francisco

San Francisco, California · 297 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 26 ZIP codes

Median Income

$148,348

Median Home Value

$1,456,529

Median Rent

$2,565/mo

Population

835,843

College Educated

62%

Homeownership

36%

Avg Commute

31 min

Poverty Rate

11.5%

Community Profile

San Francisco has a median household income of $148,348. It is a well-educated community where 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,456,529, with a median rent of $2,565/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.5%. The average commute for residents is 31 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: California
Total Schools: 297
Elementary: 192
Middle: 23
High: 72
Districts: 16
Avg Rating: 6.8/10

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School Districts (16)

KIPP Bayview Elementary District

1 school · 144 students

KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy District

1 school · 266 students

Gateway Middle District

1 school · 281 students

KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory District

1 school · 260 students

Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's) District

1 school · 153 students

Thomas Edison Charter Academy District

1 school · 557 students

City Arts & Leadership Academy District

1 school · 407 students

Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) District

1 school · 3,172 students

Creative Arts Charter District

1 school · 429 students

KIPP Bayview Academy District

1 school · 185 students

Mission Preparatory District

1 school · 490 students

Gateway High District

1 school · 475 students

The New School of San Francisco District

1 school · 444 students

Life Learning Academy Charter District

1 school · 41 students

San Francisco Unified

113 schools · 48,736 students

San Francisco County Office of Education

4 schools · 468 students

Nearby Cities

Colma (3 schools)

5 mi

Daly City (24 schools)

5 mi

Brisbane (2 schools)

6 mi

South San Francisco (19 schools)

7 mi

Sausalito (6 schools)

8 mi

San Bruno (14 schools)

10 mi

Tiburon (4 schools)

9 mi

Pacifica (15 schools)

11 mi

Millbrae (8 schools)

11 mi

Mill Valley (16 schools)

11 mi

Corte Madera (5 schools)

12 mi

Emeryville (6 schools)

10 mi

Alameda (34 schools)

10 mi

Burlingame (16 schools)

13 mi

Lakspur (1 school)

13 mi

Other Major Cities in California

Top metros statewide by school count.

Los Angeles 928 schools San Diego 412 schools San Jose 335 schools Sacramento 273 schools Fresno 216 schools

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in San Francisco, California

How many schools are in San Francisco, California?

San Francisco has 297 schools, including 124 public and 173 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in San Francisco, California?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in San Francisco is 6.8 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in San Francisco, California?

The top-ranked school in San Francisco on MySchoolScout is Parker (jean) Elementary with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in San Francisco, California?

The top-ranked elementary school in San Francisco on MySchoolScout is Parker (jean) Elementary with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What is the best middle school in San Francisco, California?

The top-ranked middle school in San Francisco on MySchoolScout is Aptos Middle with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What is the best high school in San Francisco, California?

The top-ranked high school in San Francisco on MySchoolScout is Asawa (ruth) Sf Sch of the Arts a Public School with a composite score of 9.3/10.

How many school districts serve San Francisco, California?

San Francisco is served by 16 school districts: Kipp Bayview Elementary District, Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy District, Gateway Middle District, Kipp San Francisco College Preparatory District, Five Keys Charter (sf Sheriff's) District, Thomas Edison Charter Academy District, City Arts & Leadership Academy District, Five Keys Independence HS (sf Sheriff's) District, Creative Arts Charter District, Kipp Bayview Academy District, Mission Preparatory District, Gateway High District, The New School of San Francisco District, Life Learning Academy Charter District, San Francisco Unified, San Francisco County Office of Education.

What is the education level in San Francisco, California?

According to Census data, 62% of adults in San Francisco have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in San Francisco, California?

The median household income in San Francisco is approximately $148,348 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in San Francisco, California?

Yes, San Francisco has 173 private schools alongside 124 public schools. The top-rated private school is San Francisco High School of the Arts with a score of 8.4/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in San Francisco, California?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in San Francisco is 14.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in San Francisco, California?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

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