For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,475 students in South San Francisco, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 688 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in South San Francisco, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in South San Francisco, CA are Buri Buri Elementary School, Westborough Middle School and Ponderosa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South San Francisco, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in South San Francisco have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South San Francisco, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buri Buri Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 Del Monte Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8776
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8776
Gr: K-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Westborough Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2570 Westborough Blvd.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8848
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8848
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
295 Ponderosa Rd.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8825
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8825
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
El Camino High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1320 Mission Rd.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8806
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8806
Gr: 9-12 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
South San Francisco High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 B St.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8754
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8754
Gr: 9-12 | 1,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Alta Loma Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Romney Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8797
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8797
Gr: 6-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Los Cerritos Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 West Orange Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8841
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8841
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Spruce Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Spruce Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8780
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8780
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Sunshine Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Miller Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8784
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8784
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Parkway Heights Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 Sunset Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8788
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8788
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 School St.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-3955
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-3955
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Baden High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 Southwood Dr.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8769
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8769
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Community Day
Alternative School
201 West Orange Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 616-3882
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 616-3882
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
1400 Hillside Blvd.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8720
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8720
Gr: K-5
South San Francisco, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
North Community High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
201 West Orange Ave
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 589-3430
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 589-3430
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in South San Francisco, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in South San Francisco, CA include Buri Buri Elementary School, Westborough Middle School and Ponderosa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in South San Francisco?
14 public schools are located in South San Francisco.
What percentage of students in South San Francisco go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in South San Francisco are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in South San Francisco?
South San Francisco public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in South San Francisco are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in South San Francisco include: South San Francisco High School vs. El Camino High School, Alta Loma Middle School vs. Westborough Middle School, Spruce Elementary School vs. Sunshine Gardens Elementary School
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