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Best Schools in Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,783 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Downtown San Mateo meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
The top high schools in Downtown San Mateo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aragon High
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San Mateo Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1740 Students
2. San Mateo High
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Projected Test Scores
San Mateo Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1613 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
The top middle schools in Downtown San Mateo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Borel Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 926 Students
2. Abbott Middle
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Projected Test Scores
San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
The top elementary schools in Downtown San Mateo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meadow Heights Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 254 Students
2. Laurel Elementary
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San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 527 Students
3. Sunnybrae Elementary
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San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 368 Students
4. San Mateo Park Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 306 Students
5. Episcopal Day School Of St. Matthew
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Projected Test Scores
Episcopal Day School Of St. Matthew • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 304 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA has a total population of 6,896 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, 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 Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, 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 Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
How many schools are in Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA?
Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo, CA has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,783 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown San Mateo perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Downtown San Mateo score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Downtown San Mateo meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown San Mateo?
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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