For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,397 students in 94132, CA (there are 10 private schools, serving 2,546 private students). 57% of all K-12 students in 94132, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 94132, CA are Lowell High School, Ortega (Jose) Elementary School and Lakeshore Alternative Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94132 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94132, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94132, CA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lowell High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1101 Eucalyptus Dr.
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 759-2730
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 759-2730
Gr: 9-12 | 2,571 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Ortega (Jose) Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Sargent St.
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 469-4726
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 469-4726
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Lakeshore Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 Middlefield Dr.
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 759-2825
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 759-2825
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 94132, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 94132, CA include Lowell High School, Ortega (Jose) Elementary School and Lakeshore Alternative Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 94132?
3 public schools are located in 94132.
What percentage of students in 94132 go to public school?
57% of all K-12 students in 94132 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94132?
94132 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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