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Charter Schools Directory

Charter schools in San Francisco, California

San Francisco has 14 public charter schools with reported enrollment of 7,530 students. Of these, 7 offer elementary grades, 7 middle grades, and 6 high school grades. The median school has 18.4 students per teacher.

Schools
14
Reported students
7,530
Median students per teacher
18.4
Virtual schools
0

2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 14 of 14 schools; student–teacher ratios for 14; format for 14. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.

Compare public charter schools in San Francisco

SchoolGrades
City Arts & Leadership AcademyHighCity Arts & Leadership Academy District9–12
Creative Arts CharterElementaryMiddleCreative Arts Charter DistrictK–8
Five Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's)HighFive Keys Charter (SF Sheriff's) District9–12
Five Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's)HighFive Keys Independence HS (SF Sheriff's) District9–12
Gateway HighHighGateway High District9–12
Gateway MiddleMiddleGateway Middle District6–8
KIPP Bayview AcademyElementaryMiddleKIPP Bayview Academy District5–8
KIPP Bayview ElementaryElementaryKIPP Bayview Elementary DistrictK–4
KIPP San Francisco Bay AcademyElementaryMiddleKIPP San Francisco Bay Academy District5–8
KIPP San Francisco College PreparatoryHighKIPP San Francisco College Preparatory District9–12
Life Learning Academy CharterHighLife Learning Academy Charter District9–12
Mission PreparatoryElementaryMiddleMission Preparatory DistrictK–8
The New School of San FranciscoElementaryMiddleThe New School of San Francisco DistrictK–8
Thomas Edison Charter AcademyElementaryMiddleThomas Edison Charter Academy DistrictK–8

About this San Francisco charter school list

This page lists open public charter schools reported in the NCES Common Core of Data for 2024–25. Counts describe the dataset, not school quality or current seat availability. Confirm programs, admissions, and enrollment directly with each school.

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Frequently asked questions about charter schools in San Francisco

How many charter schools are in San Francisco, CA?

San Francisco has 14 public charter schools in the 2024–25 federal data. Reported enrollment totals 7,530 students across 14 schools reporting enrollment.

How do I compare charter schools near San Francisco?

Use the table to compare grades, enrollment, students per teacher, and in-person or virtual format. Open a school page for its address, phone number, map, and nearby schools.

Are there charter elementary, middle, or high schools in San Francisco?

The data identifies 7 schools offering elementary grades, 7 offering middle grades, and 6 offering high school grades. A school can appear in more than one group.

Which is the best charter school in San Francisco?

This directory does not rank schools. The best fit depends on a student’s needs, and families should compare programs, admissions, commute, current performance information, and other priorities directly with each school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.