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Best Schools in South San Francisco, CA
South San Francisco, CA has 25 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 14 elementary) serving 11,734 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in South San Francisco meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South San Francisco, CA
The top high schools in South San Francisco, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. El Camino High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1173 Students
2. Capuchino High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Mateo Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1091 Students
3. South San Francisco High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1280 Students
4. Jefferson High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1159 Students
5. Baden High (continuation)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 122 Students
Best Middle Schools in South San Francisco, CA
The top middle schools in South San Francisco, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westborough Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 491 Students
2. Lipman Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Brisbane Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 132 Students
3. Alta Loma Middle
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Projected Test Scores
South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 628 Students
4. Parkside Intermediate
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Projected Test Scores
San Bruno Park Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 614 Students
5. Parkway Heights Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 612 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South San Francisco, CA
The top elementary schools in South San Francisco, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monte Verde Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 531 Students
2. Brisbane Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Brisbane Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 205 Students
3. Buri Buri Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 574 Students
4. Skyline Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 360 Students
5. Ponderosa Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 351 Students
6. Sunshine Gardens Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 334 Students
7. Spruce Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 408 Students
8. Belle Air Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
San Bruno Park Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 240 Students
9. Martin Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 383 Students
10. Los Cerritos Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 306 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
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 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
31.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 South San Francisco, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South San Francisco, CA
How many schools are in South San Francisco, CA?
South San Francisco, CA has 25 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 11,734 students in total.
How do schools in South San Francisco perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in South San Francisco score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in South San Francisco meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South San Francisco?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in South San Francisco
12 of 12 schools in South San Francisco carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3B: 3C: 1D: 3F: 2
All 12 public schools we grade in South San Francisco. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (3)
Middle and junior high schools (3)
Elementary and primary schools (6)
- Buri Buri Elementary
- Los Cerritos Elementary
- Martin Elementary
- Ponderosa Elementary
- Spruce Elementary
- Sunshine Gardens Elementary
Private schools (5)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.
- All Souls Catholic Elementary School
- Hillside Christian Academy
- Mills Montessori
- Shiloh United School
- St Veronica Catholic School