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Schools in 94109 — San Francisco, California

94109 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.9 — 8.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 17.4 to 58.4, a 41.0-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
34.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
41.0
17.4 – 58.4
Avg Exceeded %
13.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
38.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 94109 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Galileo High with a Scope Score of 58 and 24.5% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 6.6 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94109. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 94109 averages 38.4%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 94109 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94109
94109San Francisco3Developing
34.9/100
—
94110San Francisco8Needs Support
26.7/100
-8.3
94107San Francisco4Developing
33.4/100
-1.6
94112San Francisco10Developing
37.5/100
+2.6
94114San Francisco7Developing
34.9/100
-0.0
94115San Francisco4Developing
35.3/100
+0.4

School archetypes in 94109

1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 94109 is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

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

All schools in 94109

#SchoolExceededScore
1Galileo High
San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
24.5%Solid
58/100
2Spring Valley Elementary
San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
13.3%Needs Support
29/100
3Redding Elementary
San Francisco Unified On the Rise
3.0%Needs Support
17/100

Schools in 94109 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 94109

  • 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 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.9/100, which is 8.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. 13.6% 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 Galileo High with a Scope Score of 58/100 and 24.5% 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 34.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (8.9 points below). The exceeded rate averages 13.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 38.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 17.4 to 58.4, a 41.0-point spread.
How many schools are in San Francisco?
San Francisco has 3 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.

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