For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,755 students in South San Francisco, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in South San Francisco, CA are Westborough Middle School, Alta Loma Middle School and Parkway Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South San Francisco, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in South San Francisco have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in South San Francisco, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westborough Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2570 Westborough Blvd.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8848
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8848
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
Rank: #22.
Alta Loma Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Romney Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8797
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8797
Grades: 6-8
| 649 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: n/an/a
Community Day
Alternative School
201 West Orange Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 616-3882
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 616-3882
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
South San Francisco, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North Community High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
201 West Orange Ave
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 589-3430
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 589-3430
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in South San Francisco, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in South San Francisco, CA include Westborough Middle School, Alta Loma Middle School and Parkway Heights Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in South San Francisco?
4 public middle schools are located in South San Francisco.
What is the racial composition of students in South San Francisco?
South San Francisco public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in South San Francisco are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in South San Francisco include: Alta Loma Middle School vs. Westborough Middle School, Westborough Middle School vs. Alta Loma Middle School, Parkway Heights Middle School vs. Alta Loma Middle School
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