ORTEGA (JOSE) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ortega (Jose) Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the San Francisco Unified school district, located in San Francisco, CA with about 396 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 15 teachers, Ortega (Jose) Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Jose Ortega Elementary School, located in the Lakeside/Ingleside neighborhood of San Francisco, is a public K-5 school serving a diverse student body. The school is known for fostering a tight-knit community atmosphere and is frequently recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and student well-being. It offers a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school features a dedicated teaching staff and an active parent community that supports a variety of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and school-wide events. Given its location in a residential part of the city, the campus serves as a central hub for neighborhood families. Prospective families often praise the school for its inclusive environment and its efforts to integrate technology and hands-on learning into the daily classroom experience.

For more information, contact Ortega (Jose) Elementary at (415) 469-4726 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.