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Schools in 94115 — San Francisco, California

94115 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 35.3 — 8.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 21.6 to 59.6, a 38.0-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
35.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
38.0
21.6 – 59.6
Avg Exceeded %
17.2%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
37.0%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 94115 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High with a Scope Score of 60 and 24.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 94115 averages 37.0%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 94115 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94115
94115San Francisco4Developing
35.3/100
—
94114San Francisco7Developing
34.9/100
-0.4
94116San Francisco6Solid
65.0/100
+29.7
94117San Francisco5Solid
57.0/100
+21.7
94112San Francisco10Developing
37.5/100
+2.2
94118San Francisco4Solid
64.2/100
+28.9

School archetypes in 94115

1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 94115 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 94115

#SchoolExceededScore
1Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High
San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
24.9%Solid
60/100
2Parks (Rosa) Elementary
San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
18.6%Developing
33/100
3San Francisco Public Montessori
San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
15.3%Needs Support
27/100
4Cobb (William L.) Elementary
San Francisco Unified On the Rise
10.0%Needs Support
22/100

Schools in 94115 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 94115

  • 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 35.3/100, which is 8.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. 17.2% 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 Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 24.9% 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 35.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (8.5 points below). The exceeded rate averages 17.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 37.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 21.6 to 59.6, a 38.0-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.

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