Best High Schools in South San Francisco, CA

South San Francisco, CA has 7 high schools with 4,877 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 South San Francisco score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in South San Francisco meet expectations.

1. Jefferson High

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1159 Students

2. El Camino High

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1173 Students

3. South San Francisco High

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1280 Students

4. Baden High (continuation)

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 122 Students

5. Capuchino High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Mateo Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1091 Students

Best Middle Schools in South San Francisco, CA

South San Francisco, CA has 5 middle schools with 2,477 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 South San Francisco score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in South San Francisco meet expectations.

1. Lipman Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brisbane Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 132 Students

2. Westborough Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 491 Students

3. Alta Loma Middle

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 628 Students

4. Parkside Intermediate

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Bruno Park Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 614 Students

5. Parkway Heights Middle

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 612 Students

Best Elementary Schools in South San Francisco, CA

South San Francisco, CA has 15 elementary schools with 4,292 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 South San Francisco score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in South San Francisco underperform expectations.

1. Monte Verde Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 531 Students

2. Skyline Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 360 Students

3. Buri Buri Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 574 Students

4. Panorama Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Brisbane Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 117 Students

5. Ponderosa Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 351 Students

6. Sunshine Gardens Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 334 Students

7. Spruce Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 408 Students

8. Los Cerritos Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 306 Students

9. Martin Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 383 Students

10. Belle Air Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

San Bruno Park Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 240 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in South San Francisco, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

South San Francisco, CA has a total population of 65,709 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in South San Francisco, CA

11,646

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

39%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South 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

D

31.64 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

4.81 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

26.82 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South San Francisco, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South San Francisco, CA.

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,418 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

84 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit South San Francisco, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near South San Francisco, CA

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San Bruno, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Colma, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Brisbane, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Daly City, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Pacifica, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Millbrae, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Millbrae Meadows, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Pedro Valley, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Burlingame, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
San Francisco, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations