For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,318 students in 94117, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 94117, CA are Chinese Immersion School At Deavila, New Traditions Elementary School and Grattan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 94117 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94117, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94117, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chinese Immersion School At Deavila
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1250 Waller St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6325
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6325
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
New Traditions Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2049 Grove St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 750-8490
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 750-8490
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Grattan Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
165 Grattan St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 759-2815
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 759-2815
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Muir (John) Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
380 Webster St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6335
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6335
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 94117, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 94117, CA include Chinese Immersion School At Deavila, New Traditions Elementary School and Grattan Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 94117?
4 public elementary schools are located in 94117.
What is the racial composition of students in 94117?
94117 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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