Sunset Elementary School

1920 41st Avenue

School District

San Francisco Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:17
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 19, 2019

We love Principal Lee and all the Teachers and staff at Sunset. Both my kids have thrived being there and become compassionate to all students with the inclusive environment.
Submitted by parent on January 12, 2019

This is a great school, with a great leadership (Principal Lee), awesome teachers, very active PTA, very involved parents, happy and healthy kids. We feel blessed to have our daughter got into Sunset, and could feel the "love" of the community, even before the school started. Everyone seems to care about the school and everyone else. This school received the Blue Ribbon Award in 2017, Principal Lee received the Best Principal in the nation, CA Distinguished School, Gold Ribbon Award, Green Award, and other award. Overall, it is an amazing school!
Submitted by other on February 26, 2018

Thank you to the parents reviewer below. What you say is SO important. I too am a parent who puts a premium on and have kids who are good-hearted rather than good rule followers. Weneed MORE of our kind today! May you and your children continue to lead by shining (and rare) example!!
Submitted by parent on April 18, 2016

Our kids have been at this school for nearly two years. We expected to thrive here: Sunset just seemed so well organized and friendly. It is indeed a very well run school, but there needs to be a greater focus on caring and well being. Good scores, rule following & efficiency are the focus. If your kids are more kind-hearted than they are rule-oriented, this will be a tough place for them.
Submitted by parent on September 18, 2015

Strong leadership, rigorous,engaging and diverse curriculum, welcoming PTA fostering strong school spirit and culture, and a spacious, beautiful learning environment.
Submitted by parent on September 10, 2013

We were wait-listed for 2 years and finally got in this year, and couldn't be happier. The PTA and teachers were so inviting and warm. My daughter has adjusted to the new school quickly with the great staff and parents.
Submitted by parent on September 08, 2013

My child is in second grade and we could not love this school more! The community is amazing--both in terms of raising funds for all sorts of extras (we have art, music, dance, gardening, technology, PE,a great library) but also in terms of making the school feel inclusive and vibrant. And the teachers are great--creative, energetic, caring. Everything about this culture of Sunset is wonderful. And the campus is one of the nicer ones I've seen in the city. We feel lucky to be here.
Submitted by parent on May 04, 2013

I'll ditto what everyone has posted - my oldest is a 2nd grader and i have another boy who'll start kindergarten in three years and i love, love this school. principal lee was the deciding factor in choosing this school as my first choice and i am super duper glad we got our first choice. from the strong pta to having our own parking lot (yes, a big plus in san francisco), and everything in between, we are very lucky and blessed to be part of sunset elementary. go sunset stars!
Submitted by parent on December 30, 2011

Sunset is a terrific school -- one of it's biggest strengths is it's sense of community. Add that to great academics and a lovely campus and you really can't lose!
Submitted by parent on August 26, 2011

Our son has recently started Kindergarten, and we are thrilled. Sunset has been nicely renovated, has ocean views, a green schoolyard project underway, and will likely feed students into AP Giannini Middle...which is next to the school. A new public library and playground are being built adjacent to the school. Very safe, increasingly diverse, excellent test scores, great extracurriculars, fantastic principal, engaged teachers, and an active PTA. So many great schools in the Sunset District...if you are planning on moving out of the city for schools...stay in SF and check out the Sunset.
Submitted by parent on May 11, 2010

I cannot not say enough good things about our school, Sunset Elementary. Our family is thriving here. We have a remarkable and committed Principal combined with an innovative and energized PTA in a lovely site. I especially appreciate the way the PTA makes efforts to make sure that all members of the community are invited and included in activities.
Submitted by parent on February 15, 2010

My son attended this wonderful school for six years. He is autistic and was placed in the school inclusion program. I am so grateful for all the support from the dedicated teachers, paras, school principal, and the whole Sunset community. You made my son's life so much easier. I would not trade Sunset to any other school.
Submitted by parent on April 01, 2009

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