For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,538 students in the neighborhood of Sunshine Gardens, South San Francisco, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Sunshine Gardens are El Camino High School and Sunshine Gardens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sunshine Gardens, South San Francisco, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Sunshine Gardens, South San Francisco, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sunshine Gardens, South San Francisco, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sunshine Gardens, South San Francisco, CA include El Camino High School and Sunshine Gardens Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunshine Gardens, South San Francisco?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunshine Gardens, South San Francisco.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sunshine Gardens, South San Francisco?
the neighborhood of Sunshine Gardens, South San Francisco public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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