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Articles and reports worth your time if you want to go deeper on San Francisco's public schools.

The SFUSD Lottery

How SFUSD's student assignment system actually works.

Student Assignment Policy
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SFUSD's official portal for school lottery information.
What new public data tells us about elementary school choice and assignments at SFUSD
SFEDup · Philippe Marchand · February 10, 2026
If only 2.5% of all applicants are assigned to a school that they want less than their AA, then most non-AA assignments are based on the voluntary choice of applicants.
SFUSD Lottery Cheat Sheet
GoPublicSF · Catherine Burhenne · October 16, 2024
The truth is that most people get into a school they’re happy with; in the Main Round of the 2022 lottery 64% of Kindergarten applicants got their first choice and 80% got one of their top three. Staying flexible helps because there are many wonderful schools and often many opportunities within the lottery rounds to get into them.

Public vs. Private

What the research actually says about public and private school outcomes.

About SFUSD

San Francisco-specific history, data, and ongoing coverage.

Other Reading

Integration, equity, and the broader landscape of school choice.