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Schools in 94107 — San Francisco, California

94107 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.4 — 10.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 11.0 to 61.8, a 50.8-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
33.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
50.8
11.0 – 61.8
Avg Exceeded %
18.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
41.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 94107 schools perform

The top-ranked school is King (Thomas Starr) Elementary with a Scope Score of 62 and 41.7% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 18.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 94107 averages 41.2%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 94107 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94107
94107San Francisco4Developing
33.4/100
94109San Francisco3Developing
34.9/100
+1.6
94110San Francisco8Needs Support
26.7/100
-6.7
94112San Francisco10Developing
37.5/100
+4.1
94114San Francisco7Developing
34.9/100
+1.5
94115San Francisco4Developing
35.3/100
+1.9

School archetypes in 94107

1 Strong All-Around3 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 94107

#SchoolExceededScore
1King (Thomas Starr) Elementary
San Francisco Unified Strong All-Around
41.7%Solid
62/100
2Webster (Daniel) Elementary
San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
33.2%Developing
49/100
3S.F. International High
San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
0.7%Needs Support
12/100
4Downtown High
San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
11/100

Schools in 94107 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 94107

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in San Francisco good?
San Francisco's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.4/100, which is 10.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. 18.9% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in San Francisco?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Francisco is King (Thomas Starr) Elementary with a Scope Score of 62/100 and 41.7% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do San Francisco schools compare to the state average?
San Francisco elementary schools average a Scope Score of 33.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (10.4 points below). The exceeded rate averages 18.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 41.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 11.0 to 61.8, a 50.8-point spread.
How many schools are in San Francisco?
San Francisco has 4 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.