For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 373 students in the neighborhood of Avalon, South San Francisco, CA.
The top-ranked public school in Avalon is Ponderosa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Avalon, South San Francisco, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% 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 Avalon, South San Francisco, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
295 Ponderosa Rd.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8825
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8825
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Avalon, South San Francisco, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Avalon, South San Francisco, CA include Ponderosa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Avalon, South San Francisco?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Avalon, South San Francisco.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Avalon, South San Francisco?
the neighborhood of Avalon, South San Francisco public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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