For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,223 students in 94121, CA (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,035 private students). 80% 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 Presidio Middle 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 61% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94121, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Argonne Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
680 18th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8460
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8460
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #33.
Presidio Middle School
(Math: 57% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 980 students
Rank: #44.
Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 63% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #55.
Washington (George) High School
(Math: 55% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,008 students
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
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
94121, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
735 24th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8464
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8464
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
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 Presidio Middle 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?
80% 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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