Best Schools in Half Moon Bay, CA
Half Moon Bay, CA has a total of 7 schools including 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. A total of 3,765 students attend Half Moon Bay, CA schools. On average, schools in Half Moon Bay score 78% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Half Moon Bay greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Half Moon Bay, CA
Half Moon Bay, CA has 2 high schools with 1,062 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 Half Moon Bay score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Half Moon Bay N/A.
1. Half Moon Bay High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabrillo Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1024 Students
2. Pilarcitos Alternative High (continuation)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabrillo Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 38 Students
Best Middle Schools in Half Moon Bay, CA
Half Moon Bay, CA has 2 middle schools with 1,701 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 Half Moon Bay score 77% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Half Moon Bay greatly exceed expectations.
1. Ralston Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1117 Students
2. Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabrillo Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 584 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Half Moon Bay, CA
Half Moon Bay, CA has 3 elementary schools with 1,002 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 Half Moon Bay score 79% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Half Moon Bay greatly exceed expectations.
1. Fox Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 407 Students
2. Kings Mountain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabrillo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 53 Students
3. Alvin S. Hatch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cabrillo Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 542 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Half Moon Bay, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Half Moon Bay, CA has a total population of 13,007 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Half Moon Bay, 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 Half Moon Bay, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Half Moon Bay, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Half Moon Bay, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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