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Schools in 94131 — San Francisco, California

94131 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 50.2 — 6.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 12.8 to 81.0, a 68.2-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
50.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
68.2
12.8 – 81.0
Avg Exceeded %
26.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
23.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 94131 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts, A Public School with a Scope Score of 81 and 43.7% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 26.2% 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 94131 averages 23.5%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 94131 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94131
94131San Francisco7Solid
50.2/100
94132San Francisco3Solid
60.3/100
+10.2
94133San Francisco6Solid
53.3/100
+3.1
94134San Francisco7Needs Support
27.9/100
-22.3
94127San Francisco4Solid
55.4/100
+5.2
94124San Francisco5Needs Support
19.9/100
-30.3

School archetypes in 94131

2 On the Rise1 Strong All-Around1 Growth Engine3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 94131 are classified as On the Rise (2) or 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 94131

#SchoolExceededScore
1Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts, A Public School
San Francisco Unified Strong All-Around
43.7%Strong
81/100
2Clarendon Alternative Elementary
San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
48.7%Strong
72/100
3Academy (The)- SF @McAteer
San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
20.4%Solid
54/100
4Rooftop Elementary
San Francisco Unified Growth Engine
26.3%Solid
50/100
5Huerta (Dolores) Elementary
San Francisco Unified On the Rise
21.6%Developing
43/100
6Glen Park Elementary
San Francisco Unified On the Rise
22.8%Developing
38/100
7Mission Education Center
San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
13/100

Schools in 94131 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 94131

  • 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 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 50.2/100, which is 6.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 26.2% 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 Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts, A Public School with a Scope Score of 81/100 and 43.7% 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 50.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (6.4 points above). The exceeded rate averages 26.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 12.8 to 81.0, a 68.2-point spread.
How many schools are in San Francisco?
San Francisco has 7 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.