For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,224 students in 94109, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,819 private students). 57% of all K-12 students in 94109, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 94109, CA are Galileo High School, Spring Valley Elementary School and Redding Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94109 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94109, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94109, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galileo High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Francisco St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 749-3430
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 749-3430
Gr: 9-12 | 1,750 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1451 Jackson St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 749-3535
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 749-3535
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Redding Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1421 Pine St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 749-3525
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 749-3525
Gr: K-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 94109, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 94109, CA include Galileo High School, Spring Valley Elementary School and Redding Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 94109?
3 public schools are located in 94109.
What percentage of students in 94109 go to public school?
57% of all K-12 students in 94109 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94109?
94109 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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