San Francisco Unified School District operates 115 schools (grades KG–12). Individual school names, addresses, and attendance zone boundaries are available directly from the district.
| Metric | San Francisco Unified School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 48,000 | 3,700 | Much larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 115 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $18,000/yr | $13,700/yr | ↑ 31% above avg |
| District Type | Urban | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
- Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary — Grades K–5 · 653 students
- West Portal Elementary — Grades K–5 · 588 students
- Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary — Grades K–5 · 564 students
- Key (Francis Scott) Elementary — Grades K–5 · 552 students
- Alvarado Elementary — Grades K–5 · 538 students
- Monroe Elementary — Grades K–5 · 533 students
- Clarendon Alternative Elementary — Grades K–5 · 533 students
- Ulloa Elementary — Grades K–5 · 520 students
- Jefferson Elementary — Grades K–5 · 511 students
- Lafayette Elementary — Grades K–5 · 471 students
- Longfellow Elementary — Grades K–5 · 466 students
- Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary — Grades K–5 · 442 students
- Huerta (Dolores) Elementary — Grades K–5 · 418 students
- Lakeshore Alternative Elementary — Grades K–5 · 416 students
- Ortega (Jose) Elementary — Grades K–5 · 410 students
- Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila — Grades K–5 · 407 students
- Sunset Elementary — Grades K–5 · 402 students
- Chavez (Cesar) Elementary — Grades K–5 · 397 students
- Grattan Elementary — Grades K–5 · 392 students
- Argonne Elementary — Grades K–5 · 391 students
- Alamo Elementary — Grades K–5 · 390 students
- Flynn (Leonard R.) Elementary — Grades K–5 · 381 students
- Sunnyside Elementary — Grades K–5 · 366 students
- Sloat (Commodore) Elementary — Grades K–5 · 364 students
- Feinstein (Dianne) Elementary — Grades K–5 · 356 students
- + 43 more elementary schools
- Giannini (A.P.) Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,183 students
- Presidio Middle — Grades 6–8 · 992 students
- Hoover (Herbert) Middle — Grades 6–8 · 963 students
- Aptos Middle — Grades 6–8 · 911 students
- Denman (James) Middle — Grades 6–8 · 807 students
- Roosevelt Middle — Grades 6–8 · 657 students
- Marina Middle — Grades 6–8 · 646 students
- Francisco Middle — Grades 6–8 · 496 students
- Lick (James) Middle — Grades 6–8 · 479 students
- Everett Middle — Grades 6–8 · 401 students
- King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle — Grades 6–8 · 367 students
- Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle — Grades 6–8 · 363 students
- Visitacion Valley Middle — Grades 6–8 · 333 students
- Lowell High — Grades 9–12 · 2,571 students
- Lincoln (Abraham) High — Grades 9–12 · 2,074 students
- Washington (George) High — Grades 9–12 · 2,068 students
- Galileo High — Grades 9–12 · 1,750 students
- Balboa High — Grades 9–12 · 1,238 students
- Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High — Grades 9–12 · 1,047 students
- Mission High — Grades 9–12 · 993 students
- Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts A Public School — Grades 9–12 · 680 students
- Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High — Grades 9–12 · 522 students
- O'Connell (John) High — Grades 9–12 · 460 students
- Independence High — Grades 9–12 · 235 students
- Wells (Ida B.) High — Grades 9–12 · 198 students
- Jordan (June) School for Equity — Grades 9–12 · 176 students
- Downtown High — Grades 9–12 · 174 students
- Academy (The)- SF @McAteer — Grades 9–12 · 123 students
- Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary — Grades K–8 · 673 students
- Lawton Alternative — Grades K–8 · 600 students
- Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary — Grades K–8 · 594 students
- Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 — Grades K–8 · 586 students
- Rooftop Elementary — Grades K–8 · 575 students
- Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC — Grades K–8 · 555 students
- Marshall (Thurgood) High — Grades 8–12 · 475 students
- Revere (Paul) Elementary — Grades K–8 · 453 students
- S.F. International High — Grades 8–12 · 382 students
- San Francisco Community Alternative — Grades K–8 · 230 students
About San Francisco Unified School District
San Francisco Unified School District is the public school district that serves ZIP 94103 in San Francisco, California in San Francisco County. At 6/10 it lands near the middle of California districts on the data NCES reports. The district operates 115 schools and serves roughly 48,000 students (one of the larger districts in the state), covering Kindergarten – 12th. Use the district statistics and boundary map above to confirm the area, then verify your exact school assignment with the district before making a housing decision.
Funding and Resources
According to NCES 2024–2025, San Francisco Unified School District spends approximately $18,000 per student per year, placing it 9% above the California state average of approximately $16,500 and above the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Above-average spending generally translates to more instructional resources per student, stronger program variety at the middle and high school levels, and better-maintained facilities. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
At 115 schools serving grades Kindergarten – 12th, San Francisco Unified School District qualifies as a major metropolitan district serving students from Kindergarten – 12th. The district enrolls approximately 48,000 students in total. Major metropolitan districts operate dozens to hundreds of schools across wide geographic areas. They often include magnet schools, gifted programs, dual-language academies, and career and technical education pathways not available in smaller systems. Within-district quality variation is significant: a school two miles from your address might be rated very differently from your assigned school.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
With a rating of 6/10 (average), San Francisco Unified School District ranks among California’s average-rated school systems. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
San Francisco Unified School District falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 94103
Children in zip code 94103 are assigned to San Francisco Unified School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Kindergarten – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 94103, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact San Francisco Unified School District at (415)241-6000 or visit www.sfusd.edu. Typical enrollment documents include proof of address, a government-issued birth certificate, immunization records, and any existing school records or IEP documentation. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — California districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in San Francisco
For families considering a purchase in the San Francisco area, district assignment matters financially. Because San Francisco Unified School District serves zip code 94103, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 94103 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In California, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support San Francisco Unified School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 94103.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with San Francisco Unified School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 94103 data.