Galileo High vs Sherman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 697 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galileo High
San Francisco · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,750 students
Sherman Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
291 students
| Measure | Galileo High San Francisco, California | Sherman Elementary San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #328 of 1,343 | #1070 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7335 of 16,910 | #14292 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,750 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 1,750 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.9% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 53.9).
- •Sherman Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Galileo High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •Sherman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 62.9%).
- •Galileo High does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 22.4).
- •Galileo High is the larger school with 1,750 students compared with 291.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Galileo High better than Sherman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sherman Elementary ranks higher (65.8 vs 53.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Galileo High and Sherman Elementary?
About 697 m in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galileo High: 1,750. Sherman Elementary: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galileo High and Sherman Elementary rank in California?
Galileo High is 328th of 1,343 and Sherman Elementary is 1070th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).