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Schools in 94124 — San Francisco, California: 94124 schools clear the bar — but few are pushed past it.

94124 has 7 ranked schools in San Francisco, averaging a Scope Score of 24.2/100 — 18.9 points below the state average of 43.1 (a state average weighted to 94124's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 10.7 to 53.2, a 42.4-point spread.

How 94124 schools perform

The top-ranked school is KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory with a Scope Score of 53 and 10.2% of students exceeding standard.

Students are clearing the bar — but few are pushed past it. Schools in 94124 average 18.2% meeting standard but only 4.1% exceeding it. One plausible read: schools in this zip pace toward proficiency rather than past it — worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 94124 averages 44.3%, above the state average of 19.4%, weighted to 94124's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 94124 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 94124
94124San Francisco724.2/100
94134San Francisco1.3724.2/100-0.1
94110San Francisco2.0925.6/100+1.4
94107San Francisco2.1338.0/100+13.7
94112San Francisco3.01135.1/100+10.8
94131San Francisco3.2747.5/100+23.3

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 94124

1 On the Rise6 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 94124 is classified as 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 94124

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range10.7 – 53.2
42.4 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 19.4% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (4)

avg 14.7/1004 ranked elementary schools4 Needs Support
#SchoolExceededScore
1Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy
San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
6.1%Needs Support
23/100
2Malcolm X Academy
San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
1.4%Needs Support
13/100
3Carver (George Washington) Elementary
San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
1.8%Needs Support
12/100
4Harte (Bret) Elementary
San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
3.0%Needs Support
11/100

Middle Schools (1)

avg 33.1/1001 ranked middle schools1 Developing
#SchoolExceededScore
1KIPP Bayview Academy
San Francisco Unified On the Rise
6.3%Developing
33/100

High Schools (2)

avg 38.9/1002 ranked high schools1 Solid, 1 Needs Support
#SchoolExceededScore
1KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
10.2%Solid
53/100
2Marshall (Thurgood) High
San Francisco Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
25/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 7 schools in 94124Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 94124 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 94124

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 94124 (San Francisco) good?
94124 has 7 ranked schools in San Francisco, averaging a Scope Score of 24.2/100 — 18.9 points below the state average, a benchmark weighted to 94124's own mix of school levels. 4.1% 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 94124?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 94124 is KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory with a Scope Score of 53/100 and 10.2% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 94124 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 94124 average a Scope Score of 24.2/100 — 18.9 points below the state average of 43.1, a state average weighted to zip code 94124's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 4.1% vs. 20.3% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 94124?
Zip code 94124 has 7 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.