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Best Burlingame Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,321 students in Burlingame, CA (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,322 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Burlingame, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Burlingame has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
The top-ranked public schools in Burlingame, CA are West Hillsborough, North Hillsborough and South Hillsborough. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlingame, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Burlingame have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Burlingame, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Hillsborough
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
376 Barbara Way
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 344-9870
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
North Hillsborough
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
545 Eucalyptus Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 347-4175
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
South Hillsborough
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
303 El Cerrito Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 344-0303
Gr: K-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Crocker Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 Ralston Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 342-6331
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2385 Trousdale Dr.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3850
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2220 Summit Dr.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3900
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1801 Devereux Dr.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3860
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Burlingame High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Mangini Way
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 558-2899
Gr: 9-12 | 1,583 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #99.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
801 Howard Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3880
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Burlingame Intermediate
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1715 Quesada Way
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3830
Gr: 6-8 | 1,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1151 Vancouver Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3890
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1212.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 Paloma Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3870
Gr: K-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
Peninsula High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
860 Hinckley Rd.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 558-2402
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Bsd Preschool
1151 Vancouver Ave
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3890

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Burlingame, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Burlingame, CA include West Hillsborough, North Hillsborough and South Hillsborough. Burlingame has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Burlingame?
14 public schools are located in Burlingame.
What percentage of students in Burlingame go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Burlingame are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Burlingame?
Burlingame public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Burlingame are often viewed compared to one another?

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