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South San Francisco · 94080

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

Explore the public schools listed in 94080, compare the patterns, and see what deserves a closer look.

The schools in 94080 are the same schools listed on the South San Francisco page.

El Camino HighBuri Buri ElementarySouth San Francisco HighWestborough MiddlePonderosa ElementaryAlta Loma MiddleSunshine Gardens ElementarySpruce ElementaryParkway Heights MiddleBaden High (Continuation)Martin ElementaryLos Cerritos Elementary94080N ↑
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Census ZIP approximation (ZCTA)

94080 at a glance

94080 (South San Francisco) has 12 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

The average only tells part of the story.

Elementary schools

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6 comparable schools · average 29.5/100 · range 11.4–53.8

Middle schools

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3 comparable schools · average 34.9/100 · range 20.6–44.1

High schools

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2 comparable schools · average 56.5/100 · range 49.9–63.1

Explore ZIP codes near 94080

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
94066San Bruno82.5 mi
94014Daly City83.1 mi
94015Daly City133.2 mi
94044Pacifica84.0 mi
94030Millbrae54.4 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

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Schools in 94080

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Elementary schools in 94080 · 6 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Buri Buri Elementary
South San Francisco Unified Solid Base
37.5%81st percentile · StrongScope Score 54/100
Ponderosa Elementary
South San Francisco Unified Culture First
20.6%62nd percentile · SolidScope Score 41/100
Sunshine Gardens Elementary
South San Francisco Unified On the Rise
13.3%50th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 36/100
Spruce Elementary
South San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
6.6%14th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 22/100
Martin Elementary
South San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
3.9%2nd percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 13/100
Los Cerritos Elementary
South San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
3.7%1st percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 11/100

Middle schools in 94080 · 3 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Westborough Middle
South San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
24.1%68th percentile · SolidScope Score 44/100
Alta Loma Middle
South San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
21.2%59th percentile · SolidScope Score 40/100
Parkway Heights Middle
South San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
8.7%13th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 21/100

High schools in 94080 · 3 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
El Camino High
South San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
30.4%77th percentile · StrongScope Score 63/100
South San Francisco High
South San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
20.0%41st percentile · DevelopingScope Score 50/100
Baden High (Continuation)
South San Francisco Unified continuation high school
1.1%19th percentile · Needs SupportWithin its own school classScope Score 17/100
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 94080?
This SchoolScope directory lists 12 public schools in 94080 (South San Francisco) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 94080?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Buri Buri Elementary (54/100). Middle: Westborough Middle (44/100). High: El Camino High (63/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 94080 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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