Elementary Schools in San Francisco Unified


Summary:

The San Francisco Unified School District contains 72 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools span a wide range of academic performance, with some ranking among the top in the state and others struggling to meet proficiency standards. The data reveals significant disparities in student outcomes, with factors like socioeconomic status playing a major role.

Several schools stand out as exceptional performers, including Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary, Sunset Elementary, Chin (John Yehall) Elementary, Peabody (George) Elementary, and Clarendon Alternative Elementary. These top-ranked schools demonstrate that with the right resources and leadership, students can achieve at exceptionally high levels, even in a large urban district like San Francisco Unified.

However, the data also reveals significant challenges, with many schools struggling with low proficiency rates, high chronic absenteeism, and other indicators of underperformance. Addressing these systemic inequities will require targeted interventions and a focus on elevating the entire district. By learning from the practices of the highest-performing schools, there is potential to provide a high-quality education for all students in San Francisco Unified.

District Detail

 555 Franklin St.
San Francisco, CA 94102-5207

 (415) 241-6000

SchoolDigger Rank:
651st of 1568 California districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 48,670

Primary Schools: 76
Middle Schools: 13
High Schools: 17
Alternative Schools: 0
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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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