For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,425 students in 94117, CA (there are , serving 550 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 94117, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 94117, CA are Chinese Immersion School At Deavila, Grattan Elementary School and New Traditions Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94117 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94117, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94117, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chinese Immersion School At Deavila
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1250 Waller St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6325
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6325
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Grattan Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
165 Grattan St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 759-2815
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 759-2815
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #33.
New Traditions Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2049 Grove St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 750-8490
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 750-8490
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #44.
Wells (Ida B.) High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1099 Hayes St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6315
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6315
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
Rank: #55.
Muir (John) Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
380 Webster St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6335
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6335
Grades: K-5
| 226 students
94117, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
325 La Grande Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 469-4547
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 469-4547
Grades: 6-8
| 192 students
1351 Haight St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6325
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6325
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 94117, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 94117, CA include Chinese Immersion School At Deavila, Grattan Elementary School and New Traditions Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 94117?
5 public schools are located in 94117.
What percentage of students in 94117 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 94117 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94117?
94117 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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