Summary:
The New School of San Francisco District contains a single high-performing K-8 school, The New School of San Francisco, serving 457 students.
This school stands out for its strong academic results, consistently outperforming California state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, 69.8% of students were proficient in English Language Arts compared to the state's 48.8%, and 67.9% were proficient in Science, more than double the state average of 32.7%. The school has maintained a 4-star rating and ranked in the 82nd to 86th percentile statewide over the past three years. Its success is notable given that 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch and the chronic absenteeism rate of 20.3% is slightly above the state average.
While performance is strong across most grades, 3rd grade mathematics is an area where the school trails the state average, suggesting a potential focus for support. The school's per-student spending is $20,447. As the only school in the The New School of San Francisco District, its performance directly determines the district's high 5-star, 91st percentile ranking, creating a close alignment between school and district goals.
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