Sunset Elementary

Sunset Elementary is a public elementary school in San Francisco, California, serving 403 students across kindergarten through fifth grade. The school earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — an Exceptional rating — anchored by a near-perfect academic score of 9.9 and a growth score of 9.4. Those two marks together signal that students build strong foundations here and outpace state benchmarks year over year.

That performance places Sunset at #10 out of 119 public schools in San Francisco and #180 out of 9,533 statewide. Put another way, Sunset outperforms 98% of California public schools — a comparison that spans every district, size, and region across the state. For families weighing options across the city or evaluating a neighborhood move, those numbers carry real weight.

The school operates as a regular public school with a student-teacher ratio of 26.9 to 1. Enrollment stands at 403 students across six grade levels. For parents who prioritize measurable academic achievement and consistent growth in the K–5 years, Sunset Elementary ranks among California's strongest choices.

The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Elementary is 26.9:1, 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.