For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,545 students in the neighborhood of Excelsior, San Francisco, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Excelsior are San Francisco Community Alternative, Monroe Elementary School and City Arts & Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Excelsior, San Francisco, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Excelsior, San Francisco, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: K-8
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
260 Madrid St.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 469-4736
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 469-4736
Grades: K-5
| 522 students
Rank: #33.
City Arts & Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Seneca Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 841-2200
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 841-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Rank: #44.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Excelsior, San Francisco, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Excelsior, San Francisco, CA include San Francisco Community Alternative, Monroe Elementary School and City Arts & Leadership Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Excelsior, San Francisco?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Excelsior, San Francisco.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Excelsior, San Francisco?
the neighborhood of Excelsior, San Francisco 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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