Public schools in Daly City, CA
20 open public schools with an address in Daly City, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
20
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,164
20 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.5:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Daly City public schools
The federal directory lists 20 public schools in Daly City, CA: 14 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high. The 20 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,164 students, an average of 408 per school. The largest campus is Westmoor High (1,278 students), and the largest elementary school is Susan B. Anthony Elementary (407).
Jefferson Elementary operates the most schools here (12), and 5 regular districts have at least one Daly City campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 21.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 45% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Daly City
Jefferson Elementary
Public school district
12 schools in Daly City · 14 total
Jefferson Union High
Public school district
3 schools in Daly City · 5 total
South San Francisco Unified
Public school district
2 schools in Daly City · 17 total
Bayshore Elementary
Public school district
1 school in Daly City
Brisbane Elementary
Public school district
1 school in Daly City · 3 total
Summit Public School: Shasta District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Daly City
Elementary schools in Daly City
14| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayshore Bayshore Elementary | KG–08 | 342 | 20.1:1 | |
| Daniel Webster Elementary Jefferson Elementary | KG–05 | 317 | 22.6:1 | |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary Jefferson Elementary | KG–08 | 294 | 17:1 | |
| George Washington Elementary Jefferson Elementary | KG–05 | 206 | 20.6:1 | |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary Jefferson Elementary | KG–05 | 304 | 21.7:1 | |
| Junipero Serra Elementary South San Francisco Unified | KG–05 | 286 | 19.7:1 | |
| Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary Jefferson Elementary | KG–05 | 303 | 21.8:1 | |
| Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary Jefferson Elementary | KG–05 | 299 | 23:1 | |
| Panorama Elementary Brisbane Elementary | KG–05 | 116 | 14.5:1 | |
| Skyline Elementary South San Francisco Unified | KG–05 | 366 | 22.9:1 | |
| Susan B. Anthony Elementary Jefferson Elementary | KG–05 | 407 | 24.7:1 | |
| Thomas Edison Elementary Jefferson Elementary | KG–05 | 294 | 24.5:1 | |
| Westlake Elementary Jefferson Elementary | KG–05 | 321 | 21.4:1 | |
| Woodrow Wilson Elementary Jefferson Elementary | KG–05 | 266 | 22.2:1 |
Middle schools in Daly City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Rivera Intermediate Jefferson Elementary | 06–08 | 588 | 21.7:1 | |
| Thomas R. Pollicita Middle Jefferson Elementary | 06–08 | 558 | 20.2:1 |
High schools in Daly City
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson High Jefferson Union High | 09–12 | 1,072 | 19.5:1 | |
| Summit Public School: Shasta Summit Public School: Shasta District · Charter | 09–12 | 458 | 26.9:1 | |
| Thornton High Jefferson Union High · Alternative School | 09–12 | 89 | 11.6:1 | |
| Westmoor High Jefferson Union High | 09–12 | 1,278 | 19.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.7%
- Hispanic38.1%
- Black1.3%
- Asian47.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial6.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 20 Daly City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,164 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Daly City
How many public schools are in Daly City, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 20 open public schools with a location address in Daly City: 14 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 8,164 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Daly City?
Schools with an address in Daly City belong to 6 education agencies, led by Jefferson Elementary (12 schools), Jefferson Union High (3 schools), South San Francisco Unified (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Daly City?
Westmoor High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Daly City, with 1,278 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Daly City?
Yes. 1 of the 20 public schools in Daly City are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Summit Public School: Shasta. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Daly City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Daly City public schools is 21.5:1, similar to the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Daly City guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities