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Best Schools in Western Hills, San Mateo, CA
Western Hills, San Mateo, CA has 15 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 12,190 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Western Hills exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Western Hills, San Mateo, CA
The top high schools in Western Hills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carlmont High
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Sequoia Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2322 Students
2. Aragon High
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San Mateo Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1740 Students
3. Hillsdale High
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San Mateo Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1629 Students
4. San Mateo High
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San Mateo Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1613 Students
5. Gateway Center
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San Mateo County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 16 Students
6. 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 Western Hills, San Mateo, CA
The top middle schools in Western Hills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ralston Intermediate
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Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1117 Students
2. Crocker Middle
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Hillsborough City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 435 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
Best Elementary Schools in Western Hills, San Mateo, CA
The top elementary schools in Western Hills, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Hillsborough
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Hillsborough City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 263 Students
2. Fox Elementary
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Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 407 Students
3. West Hillsborough
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Hillsborough City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 330 Students
4. Highlands Elementary
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San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
5. Meadow Heights Elementary
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San Mateo-foster City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 254 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Western Hills, San Mateo, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Western Hills, San Mateo, CA has a total population of 3,157 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 71% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Western Hills, 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 Western Hills, 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
19.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Western Hills, San Mateo, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Western Hills, San Mateo, CA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Western Hills, San Mateo, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Western Hills, San Mateo, CA
How many schools are in Western Hills, San Mateo, CA?
Western Hills, San Mateo, CA has 15 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 12,190 students in total.
How do schools in Western Hills perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Western Hills score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Western Hills exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Western Hills?
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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