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Schools in 94118 — San Francisco, California: 94118 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.

94118 has 4 ranked schools in San Francisco, averaging a Scope Score of 59.3/100 — 20.5 points above the state average of 38.8 (a state average weighted to 94118's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 45.2 to 71.2, a 25.9-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 94118 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Peabody (George) Elementary with a Scope Score of 71 and 52.9% of students exceeding standard.

Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 40.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 20.3%, itself weighted to 94118's own level mix.

Chronic absenteeism across 94118 averages 10.3%, below the state average of 17.9%, weighted to 94118's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 94118 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 94118
94118San Francisco459.3/100
94121San Francisco1.4562.9/100+3.7
94117San Francisco1.4462.1/100+2.9
94115San Francisco1.6839.7/100-19.6
94122San Francisco1.8758.1/100-1.2
94123San Francisco2.1352.8/100-6.4

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 94118

2 Solid Base1 High Ceiling1 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

All schools in 94118

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range45.2 – 71.2
25.9 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 17.9% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (3)

avg 57.4/1003 ranked elementary schools2 Strong, 1 Solid
#SchoolExceededScore
1Peabody (George) Elementary
San Francisco Unified High Ceiling
52.9%95th percentile · StrongScope Score 71/100
2Sutro Elementary
San Francisco Unified Solid Base
38.9%83rd percentile · StrongScope Score 56/100
3McCoppin (Frank) Elementary
San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
29.9%70th percentile · SolidScope Score 45/100

Middle Schools (1)

avg 64.8/1001 ranked middle schools1 Strong
#SchoolExceededScore
1Roosevelt Middle
San Francisco Unified Solid Base
40.4%91st percentile · StrongScope Score 65/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 4 schools in 94118Methodology · Explore all schools

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 94118

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 94118 (San Francisco) good?
94118 has 4 ranked schools in San Francisco, averaging a Scope Score of 59.3/100 — 20.5 points above the state average, a benchmark weighted to 94118's own mix of school levels. 40.5% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 94118?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 94118 is Peabody (George) Elementary with a Scope Score of 71/100 and 52.9% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 94118 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 94118 average a Scope Score of 59.3/100 — 20.5 points above the state average of 38.8, a state average weighted to zip code 94118's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 40.5% vs. 20.3% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 94118?
Zip code 94118 has 4 ranked 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.