The New School of San Francisco

Tucked into San Francisco's vibrant North Beach neighborhood, The New School of San Francisco is a small charter school that punches well above its weight academically, with particularly strong science scores that put it among the top schools in the state. It draws families who want rigorous academics without the buttoned-up feel of a traditional school — think engaged parents, tight-knit classrooms, and a community that genuinely knows each other. Living in this corner of SF means your kids grow up steps from City Lights Books, Washington Square Park, and the energy of one of the city's most storied neighborhoods.