Top Rankings
San Francisco Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 85 public elementary schools serving 33,301 students in San Francisco Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in San Francisco Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
113 Schools
7,685 Schools
# Students
49,146 Students
3,822,157 Students
# Teachers
2,534 Teachers
173,567 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
San Francisco Unified School District, which is ranked #105 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#55 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Graduation Rate
88%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.63
# American Indian Students
106 Students
17,644 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18,533 Students
438,802 Students
% Asian Students
38%
12%
# Hispanic Students
14,529 Students
2,121,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
56%
# Black Students
3,047 Students
196,201 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
6,766 Students
807,765 Students
% White Students
14%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
375 Students
15,388 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5,776 Students
222,553 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
4,060
467,500
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,845
408,159
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,862
421,006
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,849
426,320
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,892
432,640
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,961
440,539
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,276
440,407
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,280
307,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,424
321,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,703
40,390
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,778
37,813
# Students in 11th Grade:
4,031
36,857
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,185
41,543
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,992 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,624 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,228 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$1,161 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,992
$19,806
Spending / Student
$23,624
$18,241
Best San Francisco Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chinese Immersion School At Deavila
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1250 Waller St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6325
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6325
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Peabody (George) Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
251 Sixth Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8480
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8480
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #33.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1920 41st Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 759-2760
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 759-2760
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Chin (John Yehall) Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
350 Brd.way St.
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 291-7946
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 291-7946
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3630 Divisadero St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 749-3516
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 749-3516
Grades: K-8
| 645 students
Rank: #66.
Lawton Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1570 31st Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 759-2832
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 759-2832
Grades: K-8
| 597 students
Rank: #77.
Ulloa Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2650 42nd Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 759-2841
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 759-2841
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: #88.
Yick Wo Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2245 Jones St.
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 749-3540
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 749-3540
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
Rank: #99.
Clarendon Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Clarendon Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 759-2796
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 759-2796
Grades: K-5
| 511 students
Rank: #1010.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4545 Anza St.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8483
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8483
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #1111.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1725 Irving St.
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 759-2821
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 759-2821
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Miraloma Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
175 Omar Way
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 469-4734
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 469-4734
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
460 Arguello Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8446
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8446
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: #1414.
Alamo Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 23rd Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8456
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8456
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #1515.
Giannini (A.p.) Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3151 Ortega St.
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 759-2770
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 759-2770
Grades: 6-8
| 1,178 students
Rank: #1616.
Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1541 12th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 759-2764
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 759-2764
Grades: K-8
| 586 students
Rank: #1717.
Presidio Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
450 30th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8435
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8435
Grades: 6-8
| 987 students
Rank: #1818.
Argonne Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
680 18th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8460
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8460
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Key (Francis Scott) Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1530 43rd Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 759-2811
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 759-2811
Grades: K-5
| 543 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Ortega (Jose) Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Sargent St.
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 469-4726
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 469-4726
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Sloat (Commodore) Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Darien Way
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 759-2807
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 759-2807
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #2222.
Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2051 34th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 759-2837
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 759-2837
Grades: K-5
| 449 students
Rank: #2323.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Foerster St.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 469-4746
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 469-4746
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #2424.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1025 14th St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 241-6300
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 241-6300
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
Rank: #2525.
Feinstein (Dianne) Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2550 25th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 615-8460
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 615-8460
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #2626.
Alvarado Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
625 Douglas St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 695-5695
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 695-5695
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: #2727.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1651 Union St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 749-3530
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 749-3530
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Rank: #2828.
West Portal Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Lenox Way
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 759-2846
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 759-2846
Grades: K-5
| 533 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 Filbert St.
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 291-7924
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 291-7924
Grades: K-5
| 196 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Grattan Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
165 Grattan St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 759-2815
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 759-2815
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Sutro Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
235 12th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8525
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8525
Grades: K-5
| 226 students
Rank: #3232.
New Traditions Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2049 Grove St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 750-8490
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 750-8490
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
Rank: #3333.
Rooftop Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
443 Burnett Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 695-5692
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 695-5692
Grades: K-8
| 539 students
Rank: #3434.
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
950 Clay St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 291-7921
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 291-7921
Grades: K-5
| 686 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Mccoppin (Frank) Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
651 Sixth Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8475
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8475
Grades: K-5
| 188 students
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