For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,072 students in the neighborhood of Noe Valley, San Francisco, CA.
The neighborhood of Noe Valley, San Francisco, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.58, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Noe Valley, San Francisco, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alvarado Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
625 Douglas St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 695-5695
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 695-5695
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Mission Education Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1670 Noe St.
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 695-5313
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 695-5313
Gr: K-5 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Lick (James) Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Noe St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 695-5675
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 695-5675
Gr: 6-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Noe Valley, San Francisco, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Noe Valley, San Francisco, CA include Alvarado Elementary School, Mission Education Center and Lick (James) Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Noe Valley, San Francisco?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Noe Valley, San Francisco.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Noe Valley, San Francisco?
the neighborhood of Noe Valley, San Francisco public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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