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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-5

West Portal Elementary

San Francisco Unified · San Francisco County · 5 Lenox Way, San Francisco, CA 94127-1111

(415) 759-2846

9/10
#859
Rank 859 out of 5,722
Top 15%
English Language Arts9/10 · #943 · 84th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #906 · 84th percentile
Science9/10 · #704 · 87th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the charming West Portal neighborhood — one of San Francisco's most family-friendly pockets, with its village-like main street, indie shops, and easy Muni access — West Portal Elementary is a consistently strong performer that draws families who want solid academics without the pressure-cooker intensity of some other SF schools. Scoring in the mid-80s across English, Math, and Science, it punches well above average for the district and attracts parents who value both community feel and genuine classroom rigor. The surrounding streets are quieter and more suburban in character than much of the city, making it a natural fit for families planting roots in SF for the long haul.

Student Demographics

267 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
163 (61%)
White
44 (16%)
Multiple Races
25 (9%)
Hispanic
20 (7%)
Other
15 (6%)

Key Indicators

English Learners91 (34%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged96 (36%)
Students with Disabilities36 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

588
Enrollment
24.8
Teachers (FTE)
23.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
22.1
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 · #49 · 99th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found