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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best San Francisco County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 132 public schools serving 56,749 students in San Francisco County, CA (there are 115 private schools, serving 26,930 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in San Francisco County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in San Francisco County, CA are Lowell High School, Chinese Immersion School At Deavila and Sunset Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Francisco County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in San Francisco County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in San Francisco County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lowell High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1101 Eucalyptus Dr.
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 759-2730
Gr: 9-12 | 2,571 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Chinese Immersion School At Deavila
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1250 Waller St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6325
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1920 41st Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 759-2760
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Ulloa Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2650 42nd Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 759-2841
Gr: K-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3630 Divisadero St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 749-3516
Gr: K-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Chin (John Yehall) Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
350 Broadway St.
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 291-7946
Gr: K-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2051 34th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 759-2837
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1541 12th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 759-2764
Gr: K-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Peabody (George) Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
251 Sixth Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8480
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Lawton Alternative
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1570 31st Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 759-2832
Gr: K-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4545 Anza St.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8483
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
Clarendon Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Clarendon Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 759-2796
Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
Sloat (Commodore) Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
50 Darien Way
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 759-2807
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1414.
New Traditions Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2049 Grove St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 750-8490
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1515.
Grattan Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
165 Grattan St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 759-2815
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1616.
Asawa (Ruth) Sf School Of The Arts A Public School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
555 Portola Dr.
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 695-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1717.
Giannini (A.p.) Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3151 Ortega St.
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 759-2770
Gr: 6-8 | 1,183 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Mccoppin (Frank) Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
651 Sixth Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8475
Gr: K-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1025 14th St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 241-6300
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Ortega (Jose) Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 Sargent St.
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 469-4726
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Sutro Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
235 12th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8525
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2222.
The New School Of San Francisco
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
940 Filbert St
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 401-8489
Gr: K-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2323.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1725 Irving St.
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 759-2821
Gr: K-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2424.
Key (Francis Scott) Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1530 43rd Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 759-2811
Gr: K-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2525.
Argonne Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
680 18th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8460
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2626.
West Portal Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5 Lenox Way
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 759-2846
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4235 19th St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 241-6276
Gr: K-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Yick Wo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2245 Jones St.
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 749-3540
Gr: K-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2929.
Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
250 23rd Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8456
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3030.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
460 Arguello Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8446
Gr: 6-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3131.
Washington (George) High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 32nd Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3232.
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
950 Clay St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 291-7921
Gr: K-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Alvarado Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
625 Douglas St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 695-5695
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Miraloma Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
175 Omar Way
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 469-4734
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
250 Foerster St.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 469-4746
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in San Francisco County, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in San Francisco County, CA include Lowell High School, Chinese Immersion School At Deavila and Sunset Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in San Francisco County?
134 public schools are located in San Francisco County.
What percentage of students in San Francisco County go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in San Francisco County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Francisco County?
San Francisco County public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in San Francisco County are often viewed compared to one another?

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