For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,982 students in 94112, CA (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,428 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in 94112, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 94112, CA are Sunnyside Elementary School, Balboa High School and San Francisco Community Alternative. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94112 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94112, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94112, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Foerster St.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 469-4746
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 469-4746
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Balboa High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Cayuga Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 469-4090
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 469-4090
Gr: 9-12 | 1,238 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
San Francisco Community Alternative
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Excelsior Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 469-4739
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 469-4739
Gr: K-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
260 Madrid St.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 469-4736
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 469-4736
Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
City Arts & Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Seneca Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 841-2200
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 841-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Denman (James) Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
241 Oneida Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 469-4535
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 469-4535
Gr: 6-8 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
755 Morse St.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 469-4730
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 469-4730
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Guadalupe Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
859 Prague St.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 469-4718
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 469-4718
Gr: K-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
431 Capitol Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 469-4743
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 469-4743
Gr: K-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Jordan (June) School For Equity
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
325 La Grande Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 452-4922
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 452-4922
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
455 Athens St.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 469-4709
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 469-4709
Gr: K-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 94112, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 94112, CA include Sunnyside Elementary School, Balboa High School and San Francisco Community Alternative.
How many public schools are located in 94112?
12 public schools are located in 94112.
What percentage of students in 94112 go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in 94112 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94112?
94112 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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