Mission Bay SchoolAbout Us
Our School
Our Mission
Mission Bay School exists to give every student in Mission Bay a joyful, rigorous public education in a school built for the way children actually learn — light-filled classrooms, outdoor learning spaces, and rooms designed collaboratively with SFUSD educators and families. As a founding school, our first job is to build a community as strong as our building.
A Welcome From Our Principal
Mission Bay School's founding principal is Monette Benitez. A full welcome message is coming soon — sign up for updates to hear as soon as it's posted.
Monette Benitez, Principal
Programs
TK–5 Elementary
A full Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grade pathway on one campus, following SFUSD's core curriculum with founding-year additions shaped by our families.
Pre-Kindergarten
A dedicated early-education program on the same site, with its own application track through SFUSD Early Education.
Linked Learning Hub
The campus also houses a Linked Learning Hub connecting high schoolers to career-readiness experiences — a district-wide program, not part of the elementary school day. Learn more on SFUSD's site ↗
Two Decades in the Making
Building the School
October 2022
Shovel Ready Ceremony
SFUSD and the Mission Bay community broke ground after two decades of planning.
March 2023
Site Prep
16,000 cubic yards of soil imported and settled to prepare the foundation.
March 2024
Foundation Piles Installed
All 170 foundation piles installed; concrete pours continued through early June.
July 2024
Topping Out
The steel structure was completed and the community signed the final beam.
May 2025
Facade Installed
The building's metal panel facade took shape.
August 2025
Interiors Taking Shape
Color-coded classroom portals, ceiling finishes, and light fixtures populating the building.
August 2026
Opening Day
Mission Bay School opens for the 2026-27 school year.
Construction photos and milestones courtesy of SFUSD's Mission Bay School project page.