Best Schools in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA has a total of 1,478 schools including 359 high schools, 192 middle schools and 867 elementary schools. A total of 648,244 students attend San Francisco, CA schools. On average, schools in San Francisco score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in San Francisco exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA has 359 high schools with 224,189 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in San Francisco score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in San Francisco don't meet expectations.
1. Monta Vista High
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Fremont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1751 Students
2. Dougherty Valley High
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San Ramon Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3255 Students
3. California High
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San Ramon Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2879 Students
4. Henry M. Gunn High
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1787 Students
5. Albany High
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Albany City Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1151 Students
6. Castro Valley High
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Castro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2799 Students
7. Palo Alto High
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1992 Students
8. Campolindo High
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Acalanes Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1343 Students
9. Berkeley High
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Berkeley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3204 Students
10. Miramonte High
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Acalanes Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1169 Students
Best Middle Schools in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA has 192 middle schools with 118,114 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in San Francisco score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in San Francisco greatly exceed expectations.
1. La Entrada Middle
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Las Lomitas Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 595 Students
2. John F. Kennedy Middle
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Cupertino Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 930 Students
3. Redwood Middle
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Saratoga Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 685 Students
4. Ellen Fletcher Middle
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 515 Students
5. Crocker Middle
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Hillsborough City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 435 Students
6. Piedmont Middle
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Piedmont City Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 512 Students
7. William Hopkins Junior High
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Fremont Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 909 Students
8. Corte Madera
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Portola Valley Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 273 Students
9. Ralston Intermediate
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Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1117 Students
10. Del Mar Middle
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Reed Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 385 Students
Best Elementary Schools in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA has 867 elementary schools with 299,203 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in San Francisco score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in San Francisco exceed expectations.
1. Beach Park Elementary
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San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 240 Students
2. Yu Ming Charter
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Yu Ming Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 766 Students
3. White Oaks Elementary
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San Carlos Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 255 Students
4. Arundel Elementary
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San Carlos Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 368 Students
5. John Gomes Elementary
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Fremont Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 645 Students
6. College Park Elementary
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San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 433 Students
7. Central Elementary
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Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 437 Students
8. Brewer Island Elementary
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San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students
9. Las Lomitas Elementary
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Las Lomitas Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 551 Students
10. Wildwood Elementary
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Piedmont City Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 264 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in San Francisco, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
San Francisco, CA has a total population of 4,749,008 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in San Francisco, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood San Francisco, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in San Francisco, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for San Francisco, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit San Francisco, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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