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Best Schools in San Bruno, CA
San Bruno, CA has 27 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 16 elementary) serving 13,244 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in San Bruno don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in San Bruno, CA
The top high schools in San Bruno, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Terra Nova High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 739 Students
2. Oceana High
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 535 Students
3. South San Francisco High
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Projected Test Scores
South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1280 Students
4. Mills High
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Projected Test Scores
San Mateo Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1141 Students
5. Capuchino High
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Projected Test Scores
San Mateo Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1091 Students
Best Middle Schools in San Bruno, CA
The top middle schools in San Bruno, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ingrid B. Lacy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pacifica • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students
2. Taylor Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Millbrae Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 709 Students
3. Westborough Middle
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South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 491 Students
4. Alta Loma Middle
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Projected Test Scores
South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 628 Students
5. Parkside Intermediate
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Projected Test Scores
San Bruno Park Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 614 Students
6. Parkway Heights Middle
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Projected Test Scores
South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 612 Students
Best Elementary Schools in San Bruno, CA
The top elementary schools in San Bruno, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Green Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millbrae Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 338 Students
2. Portola Elementary
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San Bruno Park Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 258 Students
3. Monte Verde Elementary
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South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 531 Students
4. Meadows Elementary
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Millbrae Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 355 Students
5. John Muir Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
San Bruno Park Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 395 Students
6. Ortega Elementary
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Pacifica • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 427 Students
7. Ponderosa Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 351 Students
8. Rollingwood Elementary
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San Bruno Park Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 201 Students
9. Lomita Park Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Millbrae Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students
10. Allen (decima M.) Elementary
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San Bruno Park Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 305 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in San Bruno, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
San Bruno, CA has a total population of 43,639 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in San Bruno, 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 San Bruno, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in San Bruno, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for San Bruno, 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 San Bruno, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in San Bruno, CA
How many schools are in San Bruno, CA?
San Bruno, CA has 27 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 13,244 students in total.
How do schools in San Bruno perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in San Bruno score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in San Bruno don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in San Bruno?
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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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations