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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best San Mateo Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 14,771 students in San Mateo, CA (there are 31 private schools, serving 4,920 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in San Mateo, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). San Mateo has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
The top-ranked public schools in San Mateo, CA are College Park Elementary School, Brewer Island Elementary School and North Shoreview Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Mateo, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in San Mateo have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in San Mateo, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
715-a Indian Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 312-7691
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Brewer Island Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1151 Polynesia Dr.
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7532
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
North Shoreview Montessori
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1301 Cypress Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 312-7588
Gr: K-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Foster City Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
461 Beach Park Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7522
Gr: K-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Beach Park Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1058 Shell Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7490
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Bowditch Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1450 Tarpon St.
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7680
Gr: 6-8 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Aragon High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
900 Alameda De Las Pulgas
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 558-2999
Gr: 9-12 | 1,658 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
841 Gull Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7500
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
George Hall Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
130 San Miguel Way
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7533
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1010.
Parkside Montessori
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1685 Eisenhower St.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7575
Gr: K-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
Baywood Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 Alameda De Las Pulgas
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7511
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2320 Newport St.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7544
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
Hillsdale High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3115 Del Monte St.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 558-2699
Gr: 9-12 | 1,585 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1414.
San Mateo High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
506 North Delaware St.
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 558-2399
Gr: 9-12 | 1,557 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1515.
Borel Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
425 Barneson Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7670
Gr: 6-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1616.
Bayside Academy
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2025 Kehoe Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7660
Gr: K-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Gateway Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
35 Tower Rd.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 598-2150
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1818.
Beresford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 28th Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7551
Gr: K-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1919.
Meadow Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2619 Dolores St.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7566
Gr: K-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2020.
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Bermuda Dr.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7737
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2121.
Abbott Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 36th Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2222.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
316 36th Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7555
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2323.
Sunnybrae Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1031 South Delaware St.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7599
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2424.
San Mateo Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
161 Clark Dr.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7577
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2525.
Lead Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
949 Ocean View Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 312-7550
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
The Bridge Academy
Alternative School
798 East Poplar Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 558-2271
Gr: 10-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
San Mateo-foster City Special Education Preschool
1170 Chess Dr.
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7766
Gr: K | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in San Mateo, CA?
How many public schools are located in San Mateo?
27 public schools are located in San Mateo.
What percentage of students in San Mateo go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in San Mateo are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Mateo?
San Mateo public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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