Sunshine Gardens Elementary
South San Francisco, CA · South San Francisco Unified · Grades K-5
3,099th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 45%▼ Declining
Sunshine Gardens Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sunshine Gardens Elementary 3,099th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 45% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2015 to 45th in 2025 — declining.
Sunshine Gardens Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 154 students tested
Sunshine Gardens Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 334 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60.7% | 58.7% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Asian | 19.5% | 23.7% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.4% | 8.1% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| White | 6.6% | 6.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.8% | 1.2% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Sunshine Gardens Elementary
Typical home value $1.24M in zip 94080 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Sunshine Gardens Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Buri Buri ElementarySouth San Francisco Unified · 0.7 mi away866th of 5,659
ELA 65% · Math 68% - –Hillside ElementarySouth San Francisco Unified · 0.7 mi away
- 1Los Cerritos ElementarySouth San Francisco Unified · 1.1 mi away5,398th of 5,659
ELA 17% · Math 15% - 2Spruce ElementarySouth San Francisco Unified · 1.3 mi away4,870th of 5,659
ELA 25% · Math 19% - 7Ponderosa ElementarySouth San Francisco Unified · 1.3 mi away1,750th of 5,659
ELA 55% · Math 50% - 1Martin ElementarySouth San Francisco Unified · 1.5 mi away5,309th of 5,659
ELA 18% · Math 17% - 8Junipero Serra ElementarySouth San Francisco Unified · 1.8 mi away1,254th of 5,659
ELA 59% · Math 61% - 8Skyline ElementarySouth San Francisco Unified · 1.9 mi away1,382nd of 5,659
ELA 59% · Math 56%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sunshine Gardens Elementary in?
Sunshine Gardens Elementary is part of the South San Francisco Unified district in South San Francisco, California.
Is Sunshine Gardens Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sunshine Gardens Elementary 3,099th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 45% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sunshine Gardens Elementary?
Hispanic 59%, Asian 24%, Two or more races 8%, White 6% (334 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sunshine Gardens Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94080 is $1.24M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.