Best High Schools in Hillsborough, CA

Hillsborough, CA has 6 high schools with 7,597 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 Hillsborough score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hillsborough greatly exceed expectations.

1. Terra Nova High

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 739 Students

2. Aragon High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Mateo Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1740 Students

3. Burlingame High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Mateo Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1519 Students

4. Half Moon Bay High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Cabrillo Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1024 Students

5. San Mateo High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Mateo Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1613 Students

Best Middle Schools in Hillsborough, CA

Hillsborough, CA has 5 middle schools with 3,403 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 Hillsborough score 64% 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 Hillsborough exceed expectations.

1. Crocker Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hillsborough City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 435 Students

2. Burlingame Intermediate

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Burlingame Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1013 Students

3. Ingrid B. Lacy Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pacifica • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students

4. Borel Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 926 Students

5. Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Cabrillo Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 584 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Hillsborough, CA

Hillsborough, CA has 15 elementary schools with 4,084 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 Hillsborough score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hillsborough exceed expectations.

1. Hoover Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Burlingame Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 225 Students

2. North Hillsborough

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hillsborough City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 264 Students

3. South Hillsborough

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hillsborough City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 263 Students

4. Franklin Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Burlingame Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 380 Students

5. West Hillsborough

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hillsborough City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 330 Students

6. Baywood Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 512 Students

7. Roosevelt Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Burlingame Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 311 Students

8. Mckinley Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Burlingame Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 552 Students

9. Highlands Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students

10. Ortega Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pacifica • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 427 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Hillsborough, CA

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

Community Factors

Hillsborough, CA has a total population of 13,810 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 81% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Hillsborough, CA

15,084

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

99%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

81%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hillsborough, CA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

21.41 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.73 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

17.68 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hillsborough, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hillsborough, CA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,970 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

97 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Hillsborough, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations