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Best San Francisco County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 183 students in San Francisco County, CA.
San Francisco County, CA public preschools have a diversity score of 0.74, which is more than the California public preschool average of 0.64.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public preschool average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in San Francisco County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Mclaren (John) Children Centers
2055 Sunnydale Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 469-4519
Gr: K | 16 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Noriega Children Center
1775 44th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 759-2853
Gr: K | 39 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Stockton (Commodore) Children Center
1 Trenton St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 291-7932
Gr: K | 22 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Tule Elk Park Children Center
2110 Greenwich St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 749-3551
Gr: K | 73 students Minority enrollment: 71%
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San Francisco County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Buena Vista Elementary School (Closed 2012)
2641 25th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 695-5875
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Cabrillo Elementary School (Closed 2008)
735 24th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8464
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Minority enrollment: 80%
City Arts And Technical High School (Closed 2023)
325 La Grande Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 841-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Davis (Gloria R.) Middle School (Closed 2008)
1195 Hudson St.
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 695-5390
Gr: 7-9 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Edison Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3531 22nd St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 970-3330
Gr: K-8 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Enola D. Maxwell Middle School (Closed 2008)
655 Deharo St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 695-5905
Gr: 6-8 | 135 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Excelsior Middle School (Closed 2009)
325 La Grande Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 469-4547
Gr: 6-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Five Keys Adult School (Sf Sheriff's) (Closed 2023)
70 Oak Grove
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 734-3310
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Five Keys Charter (Sf Sheriff's) (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1 Moreland Dr.
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 734-3310
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Five Keys Independence High School (Sf Sheriff's) (Closed 2021)
70 Oak Grove
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 734-3310
Gr: 9-12 | 3,203 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Gateway To College Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
50 Phelan Ave., Sci Hall Room
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 452-5768
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Golden Gate Elementary School (Closed 2006)
1601 Turk St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 749-3509
Gr: K-5 | 96 students
International Studies Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
655 De Haro St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 695-5866
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Leadership Public Schs-stockton (Closed 2010)
2601 Mission St 9th Fl.
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 695-0669
Life Learning Academy Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
651 Eighth St. Bldg. 229 Treas
San Francisco, CA 94130
(415) 397-8957
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Luther Burbank Middle School (Closed 2008)
325 La Grande Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 469-4580
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Metropolitan Arts & Technical High School (Closed 2014)
1195 Hudson Ave
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 550-5920
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Newcomer High School (Closed 2011)
1350 Seventh Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 242-2601
Gr: 9-12
Onepurpose (Closed 2023)
948 Hollister Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 657-0277
Gr: K-5
San Francisco Flex Academy (Closed 2023)
1350 7th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 762-8800
Gr: 6-12 | 82 students
Swett (John) Elementary School (Closed 2008)
727 Golden Gate Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 241-6320
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Treasure Island Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Us Naval Station
San Francisco, CA 94130
(415) 291-7928
Gr: K-5 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 83%
William De Avila Elementary School (Closed 2006)
1351 Haight St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6325
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public preschools are located in San Francisco County, CA?
4 public preschools are located in San Francisco County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in San Francisco County?
San Francisco County public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public preschools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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