Best Elementary Schools in San Francisco, CA


Summary:

The city of San Francisco, California is home to 77 elementary schools that serve students from kindergarten through 8th grade across various neighborhoods. The data reveals a diverse landscape of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with stark disparities in academic achievement.

Several standout schools emerge, including Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary, Sunset Elementary, and Chin (John Yehall) Elementary. These schools consistently rank among the top elementary schools in California, with over 80% of their students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, schools like Carver (George Washington) Elementary and Mission Education Center have less than 20% proficiency in these subjects.

The data also reveals a potential correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free and reduced-price lunch rates, and academic performance. Schools with the highest free and reduced lunch rates, such as KIPP Bayview Elementary, tend to have the lowest test scores. Additionally, chronic absenteeism appears to be a significant factor, with schools like Sheridan Elementary and Mission Education Center having high chronic absenteeism rates and lower academic performance.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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