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Best Schools in Burlingame, CA
Burlingame, CA has 28 public schools (7 high, 5 middle, 14 elementary) serving 17,932 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in Burlingame don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Burlingame, CA
The top high schools in Burlingame, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Burlingame High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Mateo Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1519 Students
2. Aragon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Mateo Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1740 Students
3. Mills High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Mateo Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1141 Students
4. Hillsdale High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Mateo Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1629 Students
5. San Mateo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Mateo Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1613 Students
6. Half Moon Bay High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabrillo Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1024 Students
7. Peninsula High (continuation)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Mateo Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students
Best Middle Schools in Burlingame, CA
The top middle schools in Burlingame, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crocker Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 435 Students
2. Burlingame Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burlingame Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1013 Students
3. Taylor Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millbrae Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 709 Students
4. Borel Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 926 Students
5. Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabrillo Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 584 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Burlingame, CA
The top elementary schools in Burlingame, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Hillsborough
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 264 Students
2. Franklin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burlingame Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 380 Students
3. Hoover Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burlingame Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 225 Students
4. Lincoln Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Burlingame Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 425 Students
5. Roosevelt Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burlingame Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 311 Students
6. Washington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burlingame Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 376 Students
7. Spring Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millbrae Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 375 Students
8. Mckinley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burlingame Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 552 Students
9. Highlands Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
10. Baywood Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 512 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Burlingame, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Burlingame, CA has a total population of 31,625 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 66% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Burlingame, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Burlingame, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Burlingame, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Burlingame, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Burlingame, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Burlingame, CA
How many schools are in Burlingame, CA?
Burlingame, CA has 28 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 17,932 students in total.
How do schools in Burlingame perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Burlingame score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in Burlingame don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Burlingame?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Burlingame
9 of 9 schools in Burlingame carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 8D: 1
All 9 public schools we grade in Burlingame. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (6)
- Franklin Elementary
- Hoover Elementary
- Lincoln Elementary
- Mckinley Elementary
- Roosevelt Elementary
- Washington Elementary
Private schools (5)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.
- Mercy High School
- Our Lady Of Angels School
- Our Lady Of Angels School
- St Catherine Of Siena School
- The Avalon Academy