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Top 3 Best San Francisco Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 183 students in San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, CA public preschools have a diversity score of 0.74, which is equal to the California public preschool average of 0.74.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public preschool average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in San Francisco, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
Mclaren (John) Children Centers
2055 Sunnydale Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 469-4519
Grades: K
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
Noriega Children Center
1775 44th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 759-2853
Grades: K
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
Stockton (Commodore) Children Center
1 Trenton St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 291-7932
Grades: K
| 22 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tule Elk Park Children Center
2110 Greenwich St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 749-3551
Grades: K
| 89 students
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San Francisco, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Buena Vista Elementary School (Closed 2012)
2641 25th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 695-5875
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Cabrillo Elementary School (Closed 2008)
735 24th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8464
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
City Arts And Technical High School (Closed 2023)
325 La Grande Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 841-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 288 students
Davis (Gloria R.) Middle School (Closed 2008)
1195 Hudson St.
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 695-5390
Grades: 7-9
| 164 students
Edison Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3531 22nd St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 970-3330
Grades: K-8
| 734 students
Enola D. Maxwell Middle School (Closed 2008)
655 Deharo St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 695-5905
Grades: 6-8
| 135 students
Excelsior Middle School (Closed 2009)
325 La Grande Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 469-4547
Grades: 6-8
| 192 students
Five Keys Adult School (Sf Sheriff's) (Closed 2023)
70 Oak Grove
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 734-3310
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Five Keys Charter (Sf Sheriff's) (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1 Moreland Dr.
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 734-3310
Grades: 9-12
| 354 students
Five Keys Independence High School (Sf Sheriff's) (Closed 2021)
70 Oak Grove
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 734-3310
Grades: 9-12
| 3,203 students
Gateway To College Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
50 Phelan Ave., Sci Hall Room
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 452-5768
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Golden Gate Elementary School (Closed 2006)
1601 Turk St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 749-3509
Grades: K-5
| 96 students
International Studies Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
655 De Haro St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 695-5866
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
Leadership Public Schs-stockton (Closed 2010)
2601 Mission St 9th Fl.
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 695-0669
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Life Learning Academy Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
651 Eighth St. Bldg. 229 Treas
San Francisco, CA 94130
(415) 397-8957
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Luther Burbank Middle School (Closed 2008)
325 La Grande Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 469-4580
Grades: 6-8
| 251 students
Metropolitan Arts & Technical High School (Closed 2014)
1195 Hudson Ave
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 550-5920
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Newcomer High School (Closed 2011)
1350 Seventh Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 242-2601
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Onepurpose (Closed 2023)
948 Hollister Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 657-0277
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
San Francisco Flex Academy (Closed 2023)
1350 7th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 762-8800
Grades: 6-12
| 82 students
Swett (John) Elementary School (Closed 2008)
727 Golden Gate Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 241-6320
Grades: K-5
| 227 students
Treasure Island Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Us Naval Station
San Francisco, CA 94130
(415) 291-7928
Grades: K-5
| 98 students
William De Avila Elementary School (Closed 2006)
1351 Haight St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6325
Grades: K-5
| 294 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public preschools are located in San Francisco, CA?
4 public preschools are located in San Francisco, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in San Francisco?
San Francisco public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public preschools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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