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Ortega (Jose) Elementary

San Francisco Unified · San Francisco County · 400 Sargent Street, San Francisco, CA 94132-3152

(415) 469-4726

9/10
#981
Rank 981 out of 5,722
Top 17%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1442 · 75th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #587 · 90th percentile
Science9/10 · #984 · 82nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the quiet, residential streets of West Portal and Forest Hill, Jose Ortega Elementary is a strong neighborhood school where math scores especially shine, landing in the 90th percentile statewide. It's a great fit for families who want a community-rooted school in one of San Francisco's more laid-back, family-friendly corners — think tree-lined streets, easy Muni access, and a slower pace than the busier parts of the city. The well-rounded academics and tight-knit feel make it a natural choice for families planting roots in the western neighborhoods.

Student Demographics

185 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
109 (59%)
Hispanic
24 (13%)
Multiple Races
18 (10%)
White
10 (5%)
Filipino
10 (5%)
African American
8 (4%)
Other
6 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners93 (50%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged94 (51%)
Students with Disabilities27 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

410
Enrollment
16.3
Teachers (FTE)
25.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.1
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 · #294 · 95th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found