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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.

Avg Scope Score
65.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
26.9
51.0 – 77.9
Avg Exceeded %
37.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

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

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94116
94116San Francisco6Solid
65.0/100
94115San Francisco4Developing
35.3/100
-29.7
94117San Francisco5Solid
57.0/100
-8.0
94114San Francisco7Developing
34.9/100
-30.1
94118San Francisco4Solid
64.2/100
-0.8
94112San Francisco10Developing
37.5/100
-27.5

School archetypes in 94116

2 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling1 Growth Engine1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

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

#SchoolExceededScore
1Sunset Elementary
San Francisco Unified High Ceiling
53.9%Strong
78/100
2Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary
San Francisco Unified Growth Engine
44.3%Strong
75/100
3Lincoln (Abraham) High
San Francisco Unified Strong All-Around
29.8%Solid
67/100
4Ulloa Elementary
San Francisco Unified Strong All-Around
44.4%Solid
66/100
5Hoover (Herbert) Middle
San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
25.4%Solid
53/100
6Feinstein (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

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 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 65.0/100, which is 21.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 37.4% 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 Sunset Elementary with a Scope Score of 78/100 and 53.9% 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 65.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (21.2 points above). The exceeded rate averages 37.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 51.0 to 77.9, a 26.9-point spread.
How many schools are in San Francisco?
San Francisco has 6 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.