Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle

Tucked into the Inner Sunset neighborhood near Golden Gate Park, Willie L. Brown Jr. Middle School sits in one of San Francisco's most beloved and livable pockets — the kind of place where you can grab dim sum on Irving Street and be hiking in the park an hour later. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with a bit more strength in science and English than in math, making it a reasonable fit for families who value a well-rounded public school experience in a genuinely walkable urban setting. Families drawn to the Inner Sunset's laid-back, community feel and diverse mix of longtime residents and young families will find a school that reflects the neighborhood's character.