For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,223 students in 94121, CA (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,012 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 34%), 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 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94121, CA Public Schools (2025)
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 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 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 | 2,008 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 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 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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