Schools in 94116 — San Francisco, California
94116 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 65.0 — 21.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 51.0 to 77.9, a 26.9-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 94116 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Sunset Elementary with a Scope Score of 78 and 53.9% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 37.4% 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 94116 averages 10.5%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 94116 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 94116
Hidden gems: 1 school in 94116 is classified as Growth Engine — 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 94116
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunset Elementary San Francisco Unified High Ceiling | 53.9% | Strong 78/100 |
| 2 | Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary San Francisco Unified Growth Engine | 44.3% | Strong 75/100 |
| 3 | Lincoln (Abraham) High San Francisco Unified Strong All-Around | 29.8% | Solid 67/100 |
| 4 | Ulloa Elementary San Francisco Unified Strong All-Around | 44.4% | Solid 66/100 |
| 5 | Hoover (Herbert) Middle San Francisco Unified Building Momentum | 25.4% | Solid 53/100 |
| 6 | Feinstein (Dianne) Elementary San Francisco Unified Culture First | 26.9% | Solid 51/100 |
Schools in 94116 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 94116
- 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
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