For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,023 students in the neighborhood of Sign Hill, South San Francisco, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Sign Hill are Spruce Elementary School and Parkway Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sign Hill, South San Francisco, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Sign Hill, South San Francisco, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spruce Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Spruce Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8780
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8780
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Parkway Heights Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 Sunset Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8788
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8788
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sign Hill, South San Francisco, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sign Hill, South San Francisco, CA include Spruce Elementary School and Parkway Heights Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sign Hill, South San Francisco?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sign Hill, South San Francisco.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sign Hill, South San Francisco?
the neighborhood of Sign Hill, South San Francisco public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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