Best Schools in San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA has a total of 53 schools including 14 high schools, 9 middle schools and 30 elementary schools. A total of 24,982 students attend San Mateo, CA schools. On average, schools in San Mateo score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in San Mateo meet expectations.
Best High Schools in San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA has 14 high schools with 9,388 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 San Mateo score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in San Mateo underperform expectations.
1. South San Francisco High
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South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1280 Students
2. Aragon High
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San Mateo Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1740 Students
3. Half Moon Bay High
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Cabrillo Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1024 Students
4. Hillsdale High
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San Mateo Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1629 Students
5. San Mateo High
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San Mateo Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1613 Students
6. Gateway Center
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San Mateo County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 16 Students
7. Margaret J. Kemp
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San Mateo County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 7 Students
8. Hillcrest At Youth Services Center
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San Mateo County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 8 Students
Best Middle Schools in San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA has 9 middle schools with 6,160 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 San Mateo score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in San Mateo exceed expectations.
1. Crocker Middle
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Hillsborough City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 435 Students
2. Ralston Intermediate
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Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1117 Students
3. Borel Middle
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San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 926 Students
4. Abbott Middle
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San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students
5. Parkway Heights Middle
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South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 612 Students
6. Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate
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Cabrillo Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 584 Students
Best Elementary Schools in San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA has 30 elementary schools with 9,434 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 San Mateo score 54% 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 San Mateo meet expectations.
1. College Park Elementary
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San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 433 Students
2. Central Elementary
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Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 437 Students
3. Fox Elementary
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Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 407 Students
4. Foster City Elementary
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San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 699 Students
5. North Hillsborough
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Hillsborough City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 264 Students
6. South Hillsborough
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Hillsborough City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 263 Students
7. Redwood Shores Elementary
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Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 374 Students
8. Cipriani Elementary
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Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 471 Students
9. Baywood Elementary
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San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 512 Students
10. North Shoreview Montessori
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San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 291 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in San Mateo, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
San Mateo, CA has a total population of 107,209 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in San Mateo, 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 Mateo, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in San Mateo, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for San Mateo, 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 Mateo, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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