For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public charter schools serving 7,691 students in San Francisco, CA.
The top ranked public charter schools in San Francisco, CA are The New School Of San Francisco, Creative Arts Charter and Gateway High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Francisco, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in San Francisco have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in San Francisco, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The New School Of San Francisco
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
940 Filbert St
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 401-6063
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 401-6063
Gr: K-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Creative Arts Charter
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 Turk St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 749-3509
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 749-3509
Gr: K-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Gateway High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1430 Scott St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 749-3600
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 749-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Life Learning Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
651 Eighth St. Bldg. 229 Treas
San Francisco, CA 94130
(415) 397-8957
San Francisco, CA 94130
(415) 397-8957
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Five Keys Adult School (Sf Sheriff's)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 Oak Grove
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 734-3310
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 734-3310
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Gateway Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1512 Golden Gate Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 922-1001
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 922-1001
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Mission Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1050 York St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 508-9626
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 508-9626
Gr: K-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Five Keys Independence High School (Sf Sheriff's)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Oak Grove
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 734-3310
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 734-3310
Gr: 9-12 | 3,172 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
City Arts & Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Seneca Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 841-2200
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 841-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1430 Scott St. Third Fl.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 440-4306
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 440-4306
Gr: 5-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Kipp San Francisco College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1195 Hudson Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 643-6951
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 643-6951
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Thomas Edison Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3531 22nd St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 970-3330
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 970-3330
Gr: K-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1313.
Leadership High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 Seneca Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 841-8910
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 841-8910
Gr: 9-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Kipp Bayview Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Key Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 467-2522
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 467-2522
Gr: 5-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1515.
Kipp Bayview Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
948 Hollister
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 404-2602
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 404-2602
Gr: K-4 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Five Keys Charter (Sf Sheriff's)
Charter School
70 Oak Grove St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 734-3310
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 734-3310
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
San Francisco, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2641 25th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 695-5875
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 695-5875
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Minority enrollment: 84%
735 24th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8464
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-8464
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Minority enrollment: 80%
325 La Grande Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 841-2200
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 841-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
1195 Hudson St.
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 695-5390
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 695-5390
Gr: 7-9 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Edison Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3531 22nd St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 970-3330
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 970-3330
Gr: K-8 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
655 Deharo St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 695-5905
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 695-5905
Gr: 6-8 | 135 students Minority enrollment: 96%
325 La Grande Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 469-4547
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 469-4547
Gr: 6-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
70 Oak Grove
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 734-3310
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 734-3310
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Five Keys Charter (Sf Sheriff's) (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1 Moreland Dr.
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 734-3310
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 734-3310
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
70 Oak Grove
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 734-3310
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 734-3310
Gr: 9-12 | 3,203 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Gateway To College Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
50 Phelan Ave., Sci Hall Room
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 452-5768
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 452-5768
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Minority enrollment: 93%
1601 Turk St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 749-3509
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 749-3509
Gr: K-5 | 96 students
International Studies Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
655 De Haro St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 695-5866
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 695-5866
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
2601 Mission St 9th Fl.
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 695-0669
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 695-0669
Life Learning Academy Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
651 Eighth St. Bldg. 229 Treas
San Francisco, CA 94130
(415) 397-8957
San Francisco, CA 94130
(415) 397-8957
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
325 La Grande Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 469-4580
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 469-4580
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1195 Hudson Ave
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 550-5920
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 550-5920
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1350 7th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 762-8800
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 762-8800
Gr: 6-12 | 82 students
727 Golden Gate Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 241-6320
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 241-6320
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Us Naval Station
San Francisco, CA 94130
(415) 291-7928
San Francisco, CA 94130
(415) 291-7928
Gr: K-5 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 83%
1351 Haight St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6325
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 241-6325
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in San Francisco, CA?
The top ranked public charter schools in San Francisco, CA include The New School Of San Francisco, Creative Arts Charter and Gateway High School.
How many public charter schools are located in San Francisco?
16 public charter schools are located in San Francisco.
What is the racial composition of students in San Francisco?
San Francisco public charter schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in San Francisco are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in San Francisco include: Kipp Bayview Academy vs. Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy, Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy vs. Gateway Middle School, Creative Arts Charter vs. Gateway Middle School
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