Chin (john Yehall) Elementary

John Yehall Chin Elementary serves 253 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in San Francisco, California. This regular public school carries a composite score of 9.4 out of 10, earning an Exceptional rating built on a perfect 10.0 academic score and a 9.7 growth score — two figures that reflect strong outcomes for current students, not just incoming ones. The school's standing among peers makes those numbers concrete.

Chin ranks #2 of 119 public schools in San Francisco and #47 of 5,817 elementary schools statewide — placing it among the top fraction of a percent in California. Measured against all 9,533 California public schools across grade levels, it sits at #49 and outperforms 100% of schools in the state. The student-teacher ratio stands at 23.0 to 1 across its K–5 program.

For parents comparing options in San Francisco, Chin's combination of near-perfect academic scores and high growth performance means students are both achieving at an elite level and continuing to advance. Few elementary schools in California — and virtually none in the city — match that profile.

The student-teacher ratio at Chin (john Yehall) Elementary is 23:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.