For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,696 students in the neighborhood of Mission District, San Francisco, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Mission District are S.f. County Opportunity (Hilltop), Mission Preparatory and Moscone (George R.) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mission District, San Francisco, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Mission District, San Francisco, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
S.f. County Opportunity (Hilltop)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1325 Florida St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 695-5606
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 695-5606
Grades: 6-12
| 76 students
Rank: #22.
Mission Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1050 York St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 508-9626
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 508-9626
Grades: K-8
| 490 students
Rank: #33.
Moscone (George R.) Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2576 Harrison St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 695-5736
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 695-5736
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #44.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1575 15th St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 241-6280
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 241-6280
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Rank: #55.
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3351 23rd St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 695-5881
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 695-5881
Grades: K-8
| 585 students
Rank: #66.
O'connell (John) High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2355 Folsom St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 695-5370
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 695-5370
Grades: 9-12
| 483 students
Rank: #77.
Chavez (Cesar) Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 Shotwell St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 695-5765
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 695-5765
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: n/an/a
801 Treat Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 695-5746
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 695-5746
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mission District, San Francisco, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mission District, San Francisco, CA include S.f. County Opportunity (Hilltop), Mission Preparatory and Moscone (George R.) Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mission District, San Francisco?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mission District, San Francisco.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mission District, San Francisco?
the neighborhood of Mission District, San Francisco public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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