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Getting a COVID-19 test is not a requirement to return to school on January 3rd. 

However, SFDPH has recommended that all students and staff get tested for COVID-19 one to two days before returning to school regardless of vaccination status, even if you are without symptoms. Proactive testing before returning to school can help prevent exposures, outbreaks and unnecessary missed days for SFUSD staff and students.

Please note that the following are 3rd party testing sites not operated by SFUSD. Due to holiday volume and supply shortages availability might be limited. There might be a cost associated with some of these testing options. Please contact the individual sites to request more information.

Here are testing options that might be available to you:

Through your doctor:

Find your healthcare provider below or call them directly.

Carbon Health; 415-792-6040

Circle Medical; 415-840-0560

Dignity Health GoHealth Urgent Care; 650-448-1455

Kaiser Permanente; 866-454-8855

North East Medical Services (NEMS); 415-391-9686

One Medical; 415-593-1134

UCSF; 415-514-7328

Appointment-based testing sites

Make an appointment for Covid-19 testing at one of the places below. Some of them offer testing for free.

CityTestSF at Alemany Farmers Market

Operated by the City and County of San Francisco.

Walk-through and drive-through

100 Alemany Boulevard

Book appointments up to 3 days ahead.

Book

CityTestSF at SOMA

Operated by the City and County of San Francisco in partnership with Color.

Walk-through and drive-through

600 7th Street (between 7th and Brannan)

Appointments only.

Book appointments up to 3 days ahead.

Book

Arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before your appointment. Arriving outside your scheduled time slot may result in your having to wait longer.
 

Urgent care centers

Urgent care centers accept most insurance. They may charge a fee for the test.

Chinese Hospital testing site

Open to everyone. Check your eligibility when you make an appointment.

845 Jackson Street

Monday through Saturday, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, except holidays.

Call to make an appointment: 415-906-7643

Southeast Health Center testing site

For uninsured or SF Health Network patients.

2401 Keith Street

Mon-Wed, Fri & Sat, 9am-4pm

Thurs, 9am - 7pm

Call to make an appointment: 415-682-1740

ZSFG testing site

For uninsured or SF Health Network patients.

1001 Potrero Avenue

Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm

Call to make an appointment: 415-682-1740

Curative Covid Self-Testing Kiosk in Parkmerced

You don't have to have insurance. But if you do have it, you have to submit your insurance information. Expect a 1-2 day turnaround after your test arrives at the lab.

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 8am - 3pm. Drop-ins are welcome. Or you can book an appointment.

Garces & Vidal Drive

Book

Drop-in Testing 

Drop in on a Monday

Alemany Farmers Market on Mondays

  • 100 Alemany Boulevard
  • Walk-through and drive-through
  • 12 pm to 8 pm (you can also book an appointment to minimize waiting in line)
  • With the increase in testing demand, drop-ins will be accepted starting at 2pm on Mondays. Drop-in availability is limited by capacity restraints. When capacity is depleted, staff will redirect you to other testing resources.

Bayview Opera House on Mondays

  • 4705 3rd Street
  • 9 am to 4 pm

1099 Sunnydale Avenue on Mondays

  • 10 am to 2 pm

20 Norton Street on Mondays

  • 10 am to 6 pm

Southeast Health Center on Mondays

  • 2401 Keith Street
  • 8 am to 5 pm

True Hope Church Ministries on Mondays

  • 950 Gilman Ave
  • 11 am to 6 pm

Ella Hill's Hutch on Mondays

  • 1181 Golden Gate Ave
  • 8 am to 5 pm

Drop in on a Tuesday

Alemany Farmers Market on Tuesdays

  • 100 Alemany Boulevard
  • Walk-through and drive-through
  • 8:30 am to 8 pm (you can also book an appointment to minimize waiting in line)
  • With the increase in testing demand, drop-ins will be accepted starting at 11 am on Tuesdays. Drop-in availability is limited by capacity restraints. When capacity is depleted, staff will redirect you to other testing resources.

90 Kiska Road on Tuesdays

  • 10 am to 3 pm

GLIDE Memorial Church parking lot on Tuesdays

  • 330 Ellis Street
  • 10 am to 4 pm

Southeast Health Center on Tuesdays

  • 2401 Keith Street
  • 8 am to 5 pm
  • This site will operate as normal around the holidays with the exception of closing early at 1 pm the day before Christmas Day and News Years Day and being closed on Christmas Day and News Years Day.

Treasure Island on Tuesdays

  • Avenue D and 9th St Parking Lot between Childcare and Service Center
  • 10 am to 2 pm

Third Baptist Church on Tuesdays

  • 1399 McAllister
  • 11 am to 6 pm

Treasure Island Nurse Clinic on Tuesdays

  • 749 9th Street
  • 2 pm to 6 pm

Ella Hill's Hutch on Tuesdays

  • 1181 Golden Gate Ave
  • 8 am to 5 pm

Curative Covid Self-Testing Kiosk on Tuesdays

Drop in on a Wednesday

Alemany Farmers Market on Wednesdays

  • 100 Alemany Boulevard
  • Walk-through and drive-through
  • 8:30 am to 8 pm (you can also book an appointment to minimize waiting in line)
  • With the increase in testing demand, drop-ins will be accepted starting at 11 am on Wednesdays. Drop-in availability is limited by capacity restraints. When capacity is depleted, staff will redirect you to other testing resources.

Portsmouth Square on Wednesdays

  • 745 Kearny St in Chinatown
  • 10 am to 5 pm

GLIDE Memorial Church parking lot on Wednesdays

  • 330 Ellis Street
  • 10 am to 4 pm

Southeast Health Center on Wednesdays

  • 2401 Keith Street
  • 8 am to 5 pm

2055 Sunnydale Avenue on Wednesdays

  • 10 am to 2 pm

Third Baptist Church on Wednesdays

  • 1399 McAllister
  • 1 pm to 8 pm

Ella Hill's Hutch on Wednesdays

  • 1181 Golden Gate Ave
  • 8 am to 5 pm

Curative Covid Self-Testing Kiosk on Wednesdays

Drop in on a Thursday

Alemany Farmers Market on Thursdays

  • 100 Alemany Boulevard
  • Walk-through and drive-through
  • 8:30 am to 8 pm (you can also book an appointment to minimize waiting in line)
  • With the increase in testing demand, drop-ins will be accepted starting at 11 am on Thursdays. Drop-in availability is limited by capacity restraints. When capacity is depleted, staff will redirect you to other testing resources.

Bayview Opera House on Thursdays

  • 4705 3rd Street)
  • 9 am to 4 pm

Southeast Health Center on Thursdays

  • 2401 Keith Street
  • 8 am to 5 pm

Mission Hub on Thursdays

  • 19th Street and Alabama Street
  • 10 am to 3 pm

True Hope Church Ministries on Thursdays

  • 950 Gilman Avenue
  • 2 pm to 9 pm

Ella Hill's Hutch on Thursdays

  • 1181 Golden Gate Avenue
  • 8 am to 5 pm

Curative Covid Self-Testing Kiosk on Thursdays

Drop in on a Friday

Alemany Farmers Market on Fridays

  • 100 Alemany Boulevard
  • Walk-through and drive-through
  • 8:30 am to 1 pm (you can also book an appointment to minimize waiting in line)
  • With the increase in testing demand, drop-ins will be accepted at any point during the day on Friday. But drop-in availability is limited by capacity restraints. When capacity is depleted, staff will redirect you to other testing resources.
  • This site will operate as normal around the holidays with the exception of closing early at 1pm the day before Christmas Day and New Years Day and being closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day.

Southeast Health Center on Fridays

  • 2401 Keith Street
  • 8 am to 5 pm
  • This site will operate as normal around the holidays with the exception of closing early at 1 pm the day before Christmas Day and New Years Day and being closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day.

NOW Hunters Point on Fridays

  • 155 Jennings Street
  • 9 am to 4 pm.

Lakeview/OMI Neighborhood Site on Fridays

  • 446 Randolph Street
  • 9 am to 4 pm

True Hope Church Ministries on Fridays

  • 950 Gilman Avenue
  • 11 am to 6 pm

Ella Hill's Hutch on Fridays

  • 1181 Golden Gate Avenue
  • 8 am to 5 pm
  • This site will operate as normal around the holidays with the exception of closing early at 1pm the day before Christmas Day and New Years Day and being closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day.

Curative Covid Self-Testing Kiosk on Fridays

Drop in on a Saturday

NOW Hunters Point on Saturdays

  • 155 Jennings Street
  • 9 am to 4 pm

Third Baptist Church on Saturdays

  • 1399 McAllister
  • 11 am to 6 pm

Southeast Health Center on Saturdays

  • 2401 Keith Street
  • 8 am to 5 pm

Curative Covid Self-Testing Kiosk on Saturdays

Drop in on a Sunday

True Hope Church Ministries on Sundays

  • 950 Gilman Avenue
  • 11 am to 6 pm

NOW Hunters Point on Sundays

  • 155 Jennings Street
  • 10 am to 3 pm

SFUSD is partnering with Safer Together to offer free mobile rapid testing as staff and students return from the Winter Break from January 2-9, in addition to Color testing in 2022. 

Please use bit.ly/sfusdtesting to register for testing with Safer Together. Appointments are required and we may not be able to accommodate walk ins with no appointments. 

 

San Francisco COVID-19 Testing Map
SFUSD COVID-19 Testing Location and Schedule
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