Ortega (jose) Elementary

Jose Ortega Elementary serves 374 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in San Francisco's 94132 neighborhood. With 15 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24.9:1, creating a busy but manageable classroom environment for elementary learners. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranking in the 83rd percentile statewide at #1663 out of 9566 California elementary schools.

Students show solid proficiency rates with 58% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and an impressive 69% achieving proficiency in mathematics, indicating particular strength in foundational math skills. Ortega Elementary draws families from a well-educated community where 57% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding neighborhood reflects San Francisco's economic diversity, with a median household income of $104,537 and a median home value of $1,373,800, though 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Located on Sargent Street, the school serves as an educational anchor in this densely populated area of nearly 28,000 residents, providing quality elementary education in the heart of one of California's most vibrant urban centers.

The student-teacher ratio at Ortega (jose) Elementary is 24.9:1, 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.