For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 386 students in the neighborhood of Merced Heights, San Francisco, CA.
The neighborhood of Merced Heights, San Francisco, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.64, which is more than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Merced Heights, San Francisco, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ortega (Jose) Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Sargent St.
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 469-4726
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 469-4726
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Merced Heights, San Francisco, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Merced Heights, San Francisco, CA include Ortega (Jose) Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Merced Heights, San Francisco?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Merced Heights, San Francisco.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Merced Heights, San Francisco?
the neighborhood of Merced Heights, San Francisco public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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