For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public charter schools serving 7,691 students in San Francisco County, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in San Francisco County, CA are The New School Of San Francisco, Creative Arts Charter and Gateway High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Francisco County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in San Francisco County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in San Francisco County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The New School Of San Francisco
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
940 Filbert St
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 401-8489
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 401-8489
Gr: K-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Creative Arts Charter
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 Turk St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 749-3509
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 749-3509
Gr: K-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Gateway High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1430 Scott St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 749-3600
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 749-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Life Learning Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
651 Eighth St. Bldg. 229 Treas
San Francisco, CA 94130
(415) 397-8957
San Francisco, CA 94130
(415) 397-8957
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Gateway Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1512 Golden Gate Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 922-1001
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 922-1001
Gr: 6-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Mission Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1050 York St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 508-9626
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 508-9626
Gr: K-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Five Keys Independence High School (Sf Sheriff's)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Oak Grove
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 734-3310
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 734-3310
Gr: 9-12 | 3,447 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
City Arts & Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Seneca Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 841-2200
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 841-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1430 Scott St. Third Fl.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 440-4306
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 440-4306
Gr: 5-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Kipp San Francisco College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1195 Hudson Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 643-6951
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 643-6951
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Thomas Edison Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3531 22nd St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 970-3330
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 970-3330
Gr: K-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
Kipp Bayview Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Key Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 467-2522
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 467-2522
Gr: 5-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Kipp Bayview Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
948 Hollister
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 404-2602
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 404-2602
Gr: K-4 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Five Keys Charter (Sf Sheriff's)
Charter School
70 Oak Grove St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 734-3310
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 734-3310
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in San Francisco County, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in San Francisco County, CA include The New School Of San Francisco, Creative Arts Charter and Gateway High School.
How many public charter schools are located in San Francisco County?
16 public charter schools are located in San Francisco County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Francisco County?
San Francisco County public charter schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in San Francisco County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in San Francisco County include: Kipp Bayview Academy vs. Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy, Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy vs. Gateway Middle School, Creative Arts Charter vs. Gateway Middle School
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