Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 94103

This analysis covers two elementary schools in San Francisco's 94103 zip code, serving grades K-8 at Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC and K-5 at Marshall Elementary, both part of the San Francisco Unified district, where families should be aware of significant academic challenges.

Both schools perform far below district and state averages in core subjects, with proficiency rates in English and math often 30-40 percentage points lower than the San Francisco Unified average. Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC, the larger K-8 school, has a severe chronic absenteeism rate of 58.6%, more than double the district average, which likely impacts learning. In comparison, Marshall Elementary has an absenteeism rate matching the district at 28.8% and shows a slight edge in science proficiency.

Despite higher per-student spending than many schools nationally, both institutions rank in the bottom 2nd percentile statewide. Marshall Elementary experienced a notable ranking drop recently. Parents should note that while both schools face similar economic profiles, Carmichael (Bessie)/FEC shows a pocket of relative strength in 7th grade English, indicating variability in performance across grades that may inform support needs.