For the 2026 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 John F. Kennedy Elementary School, Susan B. Anthony Elementary School and Thomas R. Pollicita Middle 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 34%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
785 Price St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1239
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1239
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Susan B. Anthony Elementary School
(Math: 33% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School
(Math: 24% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Thornton High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
115 First Ave.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 550-7840
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 550-7840
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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 John F. Kennedy Elementary School, Susan B. Anthony Elementary School and Thomas R. Pollicita Middle 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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