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The New School of San Francisco District


At a glance
132ndof 1,543 California districts▼ 21
Better than 91% of California districts
Elementary 1Grades K-8
940 Filbert St
San Francisco, CA 94133-2727
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Statewide performance 2019–2025
2025: better than 91.4% of districts
1
School
457
Students
Top rankedThe New School of San Francisco1032nd of 5,857 California elementary schools
Summary:

The New School of San Francisco District is a single-school district in San Francisco, California, serving approximately 457 students in grades K-8 at The New School of San Francisco.

This school stands out for its consistent excellence, earning a 4-star rating for multiple consecutive years and ranking in the top 15% of all schools statewide. Academically, it significantly outperforms California averages, with student proficiency rates in English and math roughly 20-30 percentage points higher than the state. Its science scores are particularly strong, more than doubling the state's average proficiency rate. The The New School of San Francisco District itself is ranked in the 91st percentile among all districts in California, reflecting the school's high performance.

While the school excels academically, its chronic absenteeism rate is slightly above the state average, presenting a clear area for potential improvement. It serves a mixed-income community, with about 35% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and achieves these strong results with a student-teacher ratio near 20-to-1. The data shows notable growth in English skills between third and fourth grades, indicating effective support for early learners. Overall, The New School of San Francisco is a high-achieving institution that delivers excellent academic outcomes for its students.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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