For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,484 students in the neighborhood of Hillside, Daly City, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Hillside are Thornton High School, John F. Kennedy Elementary School and Susan B. Anthony Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hillside, Daly City, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Hillside, Daly City, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thornton High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 First Ave.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 550-7840
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 550-7840
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Rank: #22.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
785 Price St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1239
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1239
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Susan B. Anthony Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 Abbot Ave.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 997-7880
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 997-7880
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 East Market St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1216
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1216
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hillside, Daly City, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hillside, Daly City, CA include Thornton High School, John F. Kennedy Elementary School and Susan B. Anthony Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hillside, Daly City?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hillside, Daly City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hillside, Daly City?
the neighborhood of Hillside, Daly City public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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