Best High Schools in El Camino, South San Francisco, CA

High schools
3
Students
3,544
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in El Camino, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. El Camino High

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1173 Students

2. Capuchino High

B

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

San Mateo Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1091 Students

3. South San Francisco High

B

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1280 Students

Best Middle Schools in El Camino, South San Francisco, CA

Middle schools
3
Students
1,854
Avg actual
31%
Avg projected
29%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in El Camino, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Alta Loma Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 628 Students

2. Parkside Intermediate

C+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

San Bruno Park Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 614 Students

3. Parkway Heights Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 612 Students

Best Elementary Schools in El Camino, South San Francisco, CA

Elementary schools
6
Students
2,081
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in El Camino, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Buri Buri Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 574 Students

2. Ponderosa Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 351 Students

3. Sunshine Gardens Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 334 Students

4. Belle Air Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

San Bruno Park Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 240 Students

5. Los Cerritos Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 306 Students

6. St Veronica Catholic School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

St Veronica Catholic School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 276 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in El Camino, South San Francisco, CA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

El Camino, South San Francisco, CA has a total population of 6,578 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in El Camino, South San Francisco, CA

7,479

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

43%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood El Camino, South San Francisco, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

48.78 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

5.92 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

42.85 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in El Camino, South San Francisco, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for El Camino, South San Francisco, CA.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,322 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

82 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit El Camino, South San Francisco, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in El Camino, South San Francisco, CA

How many schools are in El Camino, South San Francisco, CA?

El Camino, South San Francisco, CA has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,479 students in total.

How do schools in El Camino perform on state tests?

On average, 12 schools in El Camino score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in El Camino meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in El Camino?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near El Camino, South San Francisco, CA

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  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 21%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Serramonte, Daly City, CA

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Paradise Valley, South San Francisco, CA

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Lindenville, South San Francisco, CA

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Westview, Pacifica, CA

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Fairmont, Pacifica, CA

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Edgemar-Pacific Manor, Pacifica, CA

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 56%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations