Best Schools in San Mateo County, CA
San Mateo County, CA has a total of 278 schools including 69 high schools, 43 middle schools and 161 elementary schools. A total of 117,374 students attend San Mateo County, CA schools. On average, schools in San Mateo County score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in San Mateo County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in San Mateo County, CA
San Mateo County, CA has 69 high schools with 45,469 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 County score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in San Mateo County exceed expectations.
1. Monta Vista High
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Fremont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1751 Students
2. Henry M. Gunn High
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1787 Students
3. Palo Alto High
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1992 Students
4. Los Altos High
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Mountain View-los Altos Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2141 Students
5. Terra Nova High
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Jefferson Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 739 Students
6. Saratoga High
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Los Gatos-saratoga Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1194 Students
7. Oceana High
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Jefferson Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 535 Students
8. Westmoor High
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Jefferson Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1302 Students
9. Jefferson High
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Jefferson Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1159 Students
10. El Camino High
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South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1173 Students
Best Middle Schools in San Mateo County, CA
San Mateo County, CA has 43 middle schools with 24,981 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 County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in San Mateo County greatly exceed expectations.
1. La Entrada Middle
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Las Lomitas Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 595 Students
2. John F. Kennedy Middle
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Cupertino Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 930 Students
3. Redwood Middle
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Saratoga Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 685 Students
4. Ellen Fletcher Middle
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 515 Students
5. Crocker Middle
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Hillsborough City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 435 Students
6. Corte Madera
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Portola Valley Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 273 Students
7. Ralston Intermediate
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Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1117 Students
8. Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
9. Bowditch Middle
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San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 908 Students
10. Central Middle
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San Carlos Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 427 Students
Best Elementary Schools in San Mateo County, CA
San Mateo County, CA has 161 elementary schools with 46,875 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 County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in San Mateo County meet expectations.
1. Beach Park Elementary
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San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 240 Students
2. White Oaks Elementary
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San Carlos Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 255 Students
3. Arundel Elementary
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San Carlos Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 368 Students
4. College Park Elementary
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San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 433 Students
5. Central Elementary
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Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 437 Students
6. Brewer Island Elementary
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San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students
7. Las Lomitas Elementary
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Las Lomitas Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 551 Students
8. Abraham Lincoln Elementary
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Cupertino Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 665 Students
9. Saratoga Elementary
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Saratoga Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 296 Students
10. Woodside Elementary
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Woodside Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 371 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in San Mateo County, CA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
San Mateo County, CA has a total population of 764,442 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 53% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in San Mateo County, 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 County, 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
4.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in San Mateo County, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for San Mateo County, 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 County, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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