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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-5

Lakeshore Alternative Elementary

San Francisco Unified · San Francisco County · 220 Middlefield Drive, San Francisco, CA 94132-1418

(415) 759-2825

5/10
#2913
Rank 2913 out of 5,722
Top 51%
English Language Arts5/10 · #3309 · 42nd percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #3287 · 43rd percentile
Science8/10 · #1540 · 73rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Lakeshore Alternative Elementary sits in the outer reaches of San Francisco near the shores of Lake Merced, offering families a quieter, more residential feel compared to the city's denser neighborhoods. As an alternative school, it draws parents who are looking for something a little different from the traditional model — a tighter-knit community where engagement and collaboration tend to run deep. Science is a particular bright spot here, and the school's location near parks and natural open space makes it a natural fit for families who value hands-on, exploratory learning.

Student Demographics

204 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
57 (28%)
Hispanic
35 (17%)
African American
32 (16%)
Multiple Races
29 (14%)
White
27 (13%)
Filipino
17 (8%)
Other
7 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners51 (25%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged131 (64%)
Students with Disabilities59 (29%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

416
Enrollment
21.8
Teachers (FTE)
19.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0.2
Administrators (FTE)
17.3
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 · #260 · 96th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found