For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 740 students in the neighborhood of Chinatown, San Francisco, CA.
The neighborhood of Chinatown, San Francisco, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.23, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Chinatown, San Francisco, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
950 Clay St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 291-7921
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 291-7921
Grades: K-5
| 650 students
Rank: #22.
Lee (Edwin And Anita) Newcomer
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
657 Merchant St.
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 291-7918
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 291-7918
Grades: K-5
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Trenton St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 291-7932
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 291-7932
Grades: K
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Chinatown, San Francisco, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Chinatown, San Francisco, CA include Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary School and Lee (Edwin And Anita) Newcomer.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Chinatown, San Francisco?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Chinatown, San Francisco.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Chinatown, San Francisco?
the neighborhood of Chinatown, San Francisco public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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