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Schools in 94127 — San Francisco, California

94127 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 55.4 — 11.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 52.5 to 58.6, a 6.0-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
55.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
6.0
52.5 – 58.6
Avg Exceeded %
33.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
12.9%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 94127 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Miraloma Elementary with a Scope Score of 59 and 44.3% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 33.6% 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 94127 averages 12.9%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 94127 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94127
94127San Francisco4Solid
55.4/100
—
94124San Francisco5Needs Support
19.9/100
-35.5
94123San Francisco3Solid
56.2/100
+0.9
94131San Francisco7Solid
50.2/100
-5.2
94122San Francisco7Solid
61.8/100
+6.5
94132San Francisco3Solid
60.3/100
+5.0

School archetypes in 94127

2 Growth Engine1 Solid Base1 Culture First

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 94127 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — 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 94127

#SchoolExceededScore
1Miraloma Elementary
San Francisco Unified Solid Base
44.3%Solid
59/100
2Aptos Middle
San Francisco Unified Growth Engine
28.4%Solid
57/100
3West Portal Elementary
San Francisco Unified Growth Engine
32.9%Solid
53/100
4Sloat (Commodore) Elementary
San Francisco Unified Culture First
29.0%Solid
53/100

Schools in 94127 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 94127

  • 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 55.4/100, which is 11.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 33.6% 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 Miraloma Elementary with a Scope Score of 59/100 and 44.3% 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 55.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (11.6 points above). The exceeded rate averages 33.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 52.5 to 58.6, a 6.0-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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