Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary vs Chin (John Yehall) Elementary

Chin (John Yehall) Elementary holds a decisive edge in overall standing, rated 9.4 out of 10 versus Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary's 8.9 out of 10 — a 0.5-point gap that widens considerably when viewed against California's full school pool. Chin (John Yehall) Elementary ranks #49 of 9,533 California schools, placing it in the top 0.5 percent statewide, while Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary ranks #307 of 9,533 — still elite, but trailing by 258 positions. For families in San Francisco who can access either campus across the 4.5 miles separating them, that state-rank delta is the sharpest single differentiator.

On academic and growth measures, the two schools are closely matched but Chin (John Yehall) Elementary leads on both. Chin scores a perfect 10.0 out of 10 on academics versus Yu's 9.8, and edges ahead on growth as well — 9.7 out of 10 compared to Yu's 9.5. These margins are narrow in absolute terms, but they compound: Chin (John Yehall) Elementary's combination of near-perfect academic attainment and above-benchmark growth means students there are both reaching high proficiency levels and progressing faster than typical peers.

The demographic and structural profiles of these schools diverge more sharply. Chin (John Yehall) Elementary enrolls 253 students versus Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary's 589 — less than half the size — and that difference shows in the classrooms. The student-teacher ratio at Chin is 23.0:1 compared to 26.8:1 at Yu, meaning roughly four fewer students per teacher on average. Economically, Chin serves a far higher-need population: 75 percent of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, versus 36 percent at Yu. Chin's strong ratings despite that higher socioeconomic challenge index make its performance particularly notable.

Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary serves grades KG through 8, giving enrolled families a single campus through middle school, while Chin (John Yehall) Elementary covers only KG through 5, requiring a school transition after fifth grade. For families weighing continuity against the desire to avoid a mid-childhood move, that grade-span difference is a practical factor independent of either school's academic rankings.