Junipero Serra Elementary School

More about this school

  • School Type

    Elementary School (TK, K, 1-5)
  • Estimated Enrollment

    320
  • Principal

    • Katerina Palomares
  • Hours

    Hours
    Mo - Tu: 9:30 am-3:45 pm
    We: 9:30 am-2:30 pm
    Th - Fr: 9:30 am-3:45 pm
  • School Tour

    SPRING Tours offered 10:00am - 10:30am

    • 3/22/24
    • 3/29/24
    • 4/5/24

    Sign up for a school tour at sfusd.edu/tours.

  • Neighborhood

    Bernal Heights
  • School Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, After School Supper

    View menus at sfusd.edu/menus.

  • School Code

    656
Overview
  • Junipero Serra Elementary School is a hidden gem in the heart of the Bernal Heights area. It is a neighborhood public school with a very diverse student population, located opposite the beautiful Bernal Heights public park and near the local library. Our mission is to provide all students with a well-rounded education necessary for success in life. Students are supported as they develop a sense of pride in their cultural heritage and achievements. Our goal is for students to be responsible, self-motivated, life-long learners.

    A strong caring school community works together towards the academic success of all students. This is realized through our Caring Schools Community meetings where students have a voice in problem-solving, social issues, or issues important to them. Parents and students communicate through home-side activities, and buddies create a sense of school community. Our teachers collaborate with each other and offer extra help to provide the best education for our students.

Programs
  • After School Programs

    After School Success Club (ExCEL After School Program) offered at no cost from 2:30 to 6:00 PM SFUSD Early Education Department Out of School Time Program: K-5th grade, 2:30PM-5:30PM, 7:30AM-5:30PM (Spring Break & Summer), (415) 695-5922.
  • Language Programs

    • Spanish Biliteracy Program
  • Special Education Programs

    • Resource Specialist Program Services
  • School Day Academic Enrichment

    • Computer lab
    • Technology teacher
School Data

Application Data

General education entry grade seats per application: 14%
  • School Accountability Report Card (SARC)

    School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) are required by state law and are intended to provide families with important information.

  • School Accountability Highlights

    Published annually by SFUSD to provide access to key data points and three-year trends related to student achievement and school culture-climate. The highlights are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Filipino, and Vietnamese.

  • Social-Emotional and Culture Climate Report

    SFUSD annually surveys families and school staff on a range of school climate indicators that have been found to predict positive student academic achievement. The social-emotional learning of students in grades 4-12 is also assessed.

  • School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)

    School communities gather twice a year to review data and previous actions in order to intentionally plan for the coming months. The School Plan for Student Achievement is the template on which this review and stakeholder engagement process is codified.

Contact Info
  • Address

    625 Holly Park Circle, San Francisco, CA, 94110
  • Phone Number

    415-695-5685
  • Fax Number

    415-920-5194

Location

Map showing the location of the school.
Junipero Serra Elementary School
Grades
TK, K, 1-5
625 Holly Park Circle, San Francisco, 94110
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Hours
Mo - Tu: 9:30 am-3:45 pm
We: 9:30 am-2:30 pm
Th - Fr: 9:30 am-3:45 pm