The New School of San Francisco District

The New School of San Francisco District is home to a single high-performing elementary public charter school, The New School of San Francisco, which serves grades K-7 with 439 students. This standout school consistently ranks in the top 15% of California elementary schools and significantly outperforms the state averages on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas.

The New School of San Francisco's exceptional academic performance is evident in its statewide ranking of 833 out of 5,862 schools and its proficiency rates of 71.88% in English Language Arts and 66.77% in Mathematics, far exceeding the state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%, respectively. Additionally, the school's district, The New School of San Francisco District, is ranked 112 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating the district as a whole provides a high-quality educational environment.

While The New School of San Francisco's overall performance is impressive, the school faces some challenges, including a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.0% and a student population with 33.71% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. These factors suggest the school may need to address equity concerns and provide additional support to its more disadvantaged students. Additionally, the school's performance in 8th-grade science, with a 49.09% proficiency rate, is slightly lower than its other subject areas, presenting an opportunity for improvement.