Best Hillside Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,419 students in the neighborhood of Hillside, Daly City, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Hillside, Daly City, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
785 Price St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1239
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Susan B. Anthony Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
575 Abbot Ave.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 997-7880
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
550 East Market St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1216
Gr: 6-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Hillside, Daly City, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Hillside, Daly City?
3 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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