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Schools in 94133 — San Francisco, California

94133 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 53.3 — 9.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 35.0 to 71.7, a 36.7-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
53.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
36.7
35.0 – 71.7
Avg Exceeded %
33.0%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
19.2%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 94133 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Chin (John Yehall) Elementary with a Scope Score of 72 and 55.1% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 33.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 94133 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +3.3 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 94133 averages 19.2%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 94133 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94133
94133San Francisco6Solid
53.3/100
—
94132San Francisco3Solid
60.3/100
+7.1
94134San Francisco7Needs Support
27.9/100
-25.4
94131San Francisco7Solid
50.2/100
-3.1
94127San Francisco4Solid
55.4/100
+2.1
94124San Francisco5Needs Support
19.9/100
-33.4

School archetypes in 94133

2 Growth Engine1 High Ceiling1 Solid Base1 On the Rise1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 94133 are classified as Growth Engine (2) or 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 94133

#SchoolExceededScore
1Chin (John Yehall) Elementary
San Francisco Unified High Ceiling
55.1%Strong
72/100
2The New School of San Francisco
SBE - The New School of San Francisco Growth Engine
37.2%Solid
62/100
3Yick Wo Elementary
San Francisco Unified Solid Base
33.4%Solid
59/100
4Garfield Elementary
San Francisco Unified Growth Engine
26.0%Developing
46/100
5Parker (Jean) Elementary
San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
31.0%Developing
45/100
6Francisco Middle
San Francisco Unified On the Rise
15.2%Developing
35/100

Schools in 94133 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 94133

  • 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 53.3/100, which is 9.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 33.0% 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 Chin (John Yehall) Elementary with a Scope Score of 72/100 and 55.1% 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 53.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.5 points above). The exceeded rate averages 33.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 35.0 to 71.7, a 36.7-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.

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