Best SoMa Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,998 students in the neighborhood of SoMa, San Francisco, CA.
The neighborhood of SoMa, San Francisco, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.64, which is more than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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 SoMa, San Francisco, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Five Keys Independence High School (Sf Sheriff's)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
70 Oak Grove
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 734-3310
Gr: 9-12 | 3,447 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Carmichael (Bessie)/fec
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
375 Seventh St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 355-6916
Gr: K-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of SoMa, San Francisco, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of SoMa, San Francisco, CA include Five Keys Independence High School (Sf Sheriff's) and Carmichael (Bessie)/fec.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of SoMa, San Francisco?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of SoMa, San Francisco.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of SoMa, San Francisco?
the neighborhood of SoMa, San Francisco public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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