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Clarendon Alternative Elementary

San Francisco Unified · San Francisco County · 500 Clarendon Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94131-1113

(415) 759-2796

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10/10
#449
Rank 449 out of 5,722
Top 8%
English Language Arts10/10 · #381 · 93rd percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #657 · 89th percentile
Science10/10 · #229 · 96th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Clarendon Alternative Elementary sits in the hilly, residential stretch of Inner Sunset/Forest Hill, where tree-lined streets and proximity to Golden Gate Park make for a pretty ideal San Francisco childhood. As an alternative school within SFUSD, it draws families who are specifically seeking out its collaborative, project-based approach — the kind of parents who do their homework and land here intentionally. With scores in the 90th percentile range across English, math, and especially science, it delivers academically while maintaining the community-driven culture that makes alternative programs worth the extra effort to apply for.

Student Demographics

255 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
73 (29%)
Asian
68 (27%)
Multiple Races
57 (22%)
Hispanic
32 (13%)
African American
14 (5%)
Filipino
4 (2%)
Other
7 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners46 (18%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged53 (21%)
Students with Disabilities48 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

533
Enrollment
21
Teachers (FTE)
25.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0
Administrators (FTE)
21.1
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 · #42 · 99th percentile

870 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found