For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,879 students in the neighborhood of Central Richmond, San Francisco, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Central Richmond are Argonne Elementary School, Alamo Elementary School and Washington (George) High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Richmond, San Francisco, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central Richmond, San Francisco, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Richmond, San Francisco, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Richmond, San Francisco, CA include Argonne Elementary School, Alamo Elementary School and Washington (George) High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Richmond, San Francisco?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Richmond, San Francisco.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Richmond, San Francisco?
the neighborhood of Central Richmond, San Francisco public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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