For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,312 students in 94121, CA (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,017 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 94121, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 94121, CA are Lafayette Elementary School, Argonne Elementary School and Alamo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94121 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94121, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94121, CA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4545 Anza St.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8483
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8483
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Argonne Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 23rd Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8456
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8456
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Washington (George) High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 32nd Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8400
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Presidio Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
450 30th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8435
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8435
Gr: 6-8 | 992 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
San Francisco County Rop
Vocational School
750 25th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 379-7764
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 379-7764
Gr: 10-12
94121, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
735 24th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8464
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8464
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 94121, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 94121, CA include Lafayette Elementary School, Argonne Elementary School and Alamo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 94121?
6 public schools are located in 94121.
What percentage of students in 94121 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 94121 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94121?
94121 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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