Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 94110

This analysis examines eight elementary schools (K-5 or K-8) in San Francisco's 94110 zip code, covering the Mission District and Bernal Heights, which serve diverse student populations with high economic need.

Among these schools, Mission Preparatory stands out as the top performer, achieving the highest statewide ranking and test scores despite serving the community with the highest poverty rate; it also has the lowest chronic absenteeism. In contrast, Revere (Paul) Elementary faces significant challenges, consistently ranking at the very bottom statewide with very low proficiency rates and high absenteeism. The other six traditional public schools, all part of San Francisco Unified, show varied results but generally underperform the district's own averages in core subjects.

Key findings for parents include a widespread issue with chronic absenteeism, which is above the state average at every school and correlates with lower performance. There is also a notable performance gap between the sole charter school, Mission Preparatory (in its own district), and the traditional San Francisco Unified schools. Interestingly, higher per-student spending does not guarantee better outcomes, as the highest-spending school ranks much lower than the most efficient. This suggests that factors beyond funding, such as school practices and attendance, play a critical role in student success in this area.