For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,877 students in 94116, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 2,734 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in 94116, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 94116, CA are Sunset Elementary School, Ulloa Elementary School and Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94116 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94116, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94116, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1920 41st Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 759-2760
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 759-2760
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Ulloa Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2650 42nd Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 759-2841
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 759-2841
Gr: K-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2051 34th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 759-2837
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 759-2837
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Feinstein (Dianne) Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2550 25th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 615-8460
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 615-8460
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Hoover (Herbert) Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2290 14th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 759-2783
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 759-2783
Gr: 6-8 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln (Abraham) High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2162 24th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 759-2700
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 759-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,074 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
S.f. County Special Education
Special Education School
3045 Santiago St.
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 759-2222
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 759-2222
Gr: K-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 94116, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 94116, CA include Sunset Elementary School, Ulloa Elementary School and Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 94116?
7 public schools are located in 94116.
What percentage of students in 94116 go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in 94116 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94116?
94116 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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