For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 687 students in the neighborhood of Bret Harte, San Francisco, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Bret Harte are Kipp Bayview Academy, Kipp Bayview Elementary School and Harte (Bret) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bret Harte, San Francisco, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Bret Harte, San Francisco, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kipp Bayview Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Key Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 467-2522
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 467-2522
Grades: 5-8
| 185 students
Rank: #22.
Kipp Bayview Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
948 Hollister
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 404-2602
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 404-2602
Grades: K-4
| 144 students
Rank: #33.
Harte (Bret) Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1035 Gilman Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 330-1520
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 330-1520
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bret Harte, San Francisco, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bret Harte, San Francisco, CA include Kipp Bayview Academy, Kipp Bayview Elementary School and Harte (Bret) Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bret Harte, San Francisco?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bret Harte, San Francisco.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bret Harte, San Francisco?
the neighborhood of Bret Harte, San Francisco public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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