Best K-12 Schools and Colleges/Universities San Francisco, California
Best K-12 Schools
- Lowell High School
- Public magnet high school
- One of the oldest public high schools west of the Mississippi
- Known for its rigorous academic programs and high-achieving student body
- Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts
- Public alternative high school
- Focuses on visual, performing, and creative arts education
- Combines a strong academic curriculum with intensive arts training
- Chinese American International School
- Private, independent school (PreK-8)
- Bilingual immersion program in Mandarin and English
- Strong emphasis on global citizenship and cultural understanding
- Presidio Middle School
- Public middle school
- Known for its strong academic programs and diverse student body
- Offers a variety of electives and extracurricular activities
- Clarendon Alternative Elementary School
- Public elementary school
- Offers two programs: Second Community and Japanese Bilingual Bicultural Program
- Strong parent involvement and community support
Best Colleges and Universities
- University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
- Public research university focused on health sciences
- Consistently ranked as one of the top medical schools in the country
- World-renowned research facilities and hospitals
- San Francisco State University (SFSU)
- Public university
- Known for its diverse student body and strong liberal arts programs
- Offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs
- University of San Francisco (USF)
- Private Jesuit university
- Strong programs in business, nursing, and law
- Beautiful campus in the heart of San Francisco
- Academy of Art University
- Private art school
- One of the largest private art and design schools in the United States
- Offers a wide range of art and design programs
