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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-5

Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila

San Francisco Unified · San Francisco County · 1250 Waller Street, San Francisco, CA 94117-2919

(415) 241-6325 · www.sfusd.edu

10/10
#200
Rank 200 out of 5,722
Top 3%
English Language Arts10/10 · #348 · 94th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #92 · 98th percentile
Science10/10 · #178 · 97th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the western neighborhoods of San Francisco, the Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila is a genuinely rare find — a dual-language program where kids develop strong Mandarin fluency alongside some of the sharpest math and science skills in the state. Families who enroll here are often drawn by the school's multicultural identity and its reputation for rigorous, engaged learning in a city that values both. It's a strong fit for households seeking something beyond a traditional elementary experience, whether or not Mandarin is already spoken at home.

Student Demographics

183 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
140 (77%)
Multiple Races
18 (10%)
White
9 (5%)
Hispanic
5 (3%)
Other
11 (6%)

Key Indicators

English Learners96 (52%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged69 (38%)
Students with Disabilities10 (5%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

407
Enrollment
16.8
Teachers (FTE)
24.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0.3
Administrators (FTE)
19.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #11 · 100th percentile

1,124 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found