Best Schools in Foster City, CA
Foster City, CA has a total of 20 schools including 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. A total of 12,170 students attend Foster City, CA schools. On average, schools in Foster City score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Foster City greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Foster City, CA
Foster City, CA has 5 high schools with 4,814 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Foster City score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Foster City underperform expectations.
1. South San Francisco High
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South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1280 Students
2. Hillsdale High
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San Mateo Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1629 Students
3. San Mateo High
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San Mateo Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1613 Students
4. Tide Academy
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Sequoia Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 243 Students
Best Middle Schools in Foster City, CA
Foster City, CA has 5 middle schools with 4,004 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Foster City score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Foster City greatly exceed expectations.
1. Ralston Intermediate
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Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1117 Students
2. Bowditch Middle
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San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 908 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Foster City, CA
Foster City, CA has 9 elementary schools with 3,352 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Foster City score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Foster City greatly exceed expectations.
1. Beach Park Elementary
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San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 240 Students
2. Brewer Island Elementary
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San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students
3. Foster City Elementary
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San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 699 Students
4. Sandpiper Elementary
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Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 529 Students
5. Audubon Elementary
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San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 531 Students
6. Redwood Shores Elementary
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Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 374 Students
7. Nesbit Elementary
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Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 608 Students
8. Parkside Montessori
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San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 7 • 328 Students
9. Bayside Academy
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San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 842 Students
10. Fiesta Gardens International Elementary
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San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 396 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Foster City, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Foster City, CA has a total population of 34,060 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 74% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Foster City, 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 Foster City, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Foster City, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Foster City, 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 Foster City, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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