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Best Schools in San Mateo, California

Compare 22 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

22
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
12,135
Total Students
Across San Mateo
18.5:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
22 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

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Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score0%
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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)3 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)8 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)9 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • 0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • Largest student enrollment is 1,658 students at Aragon High.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 3:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
North Shoreview Montessori
publicmiddleK-8
1301 Cypress Ave., San Mateo, CA 94401
0
Rating
Students
325
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Gateway Center
publichighGrade 6-12
35 Tower Rd., San Mateo, CA 94402
0
Rating
Students
11
Student-Teacher
3:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hillcrest At Youth Services Center
publichighGrade 5-12
10 Loop Rd., San Mateo, CA 94402
0
Rating
Students
16
Student-Teacher
4:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
San Mateo High
publichighGrade 9-12
506 North Delaware St., San Mateo, CA 94401
0
Rating
Students
1,557
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
The Bridge Academy
publichighGrade 10-12
798 East Poplar Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
0
Rating
Students
54
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hillsdale High
publichighGrade 9-12
3115 Del Monte St., San Mateo, CA 94403
0
Rating
Students
1,585
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bayside Academy
publicmiddleK-8
2025 Kehoe Ave., San Mateo, CA 94403
0
Rating
Students
840
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Aragon High
publichighGrade 9-12
900 Alameda De Las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94402
0
Rating
Students
1,658
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Beresford Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
300 28Th Ave., San Mateo, CA 94403
0
Rating
Students
218
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
San Mateo Park Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
161 Clark Dr., San Mateo, CA 94402
0
Rating
Students
340
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Meadow Heights Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
2619 Dolores St., San Mateo, CA 94403
0
Rating
Students
238
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Abbott Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
600 36Th Ave., San Mateo, CA 94403
0
Rating
Students
721
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sunnybrae Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1031 South Delaware St., San Mateo, CA 94402
0
Rating
Students
346
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Parkside Montessori
publicmiddleK-8
1685 Eisenhower St., San Mateo, CA 94402
0
Rating
Students
418
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
George Hall Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
130 San Miguel Way, San Mateo, CA 94403
0
Rating
Students
370
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Highlands Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
2320 Newport St., San Mateo, CA 94402
0
Rating
Students
379
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
College Park Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
715-A Indian Ave., San Mateo, CA 94401
0
Rating
Students
431
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lead Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
949 Ocean View Ave., San Mateo, CA 94401
0
Rating
Students
349
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Laurel Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
316 36Th Ave., San Mateo, CA 94403
0
Rating
Students
469
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Baywood Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
600 Alameda De Las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94402
0
Rating
Students
489
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%

Detailed Overview of Schools in San Mateo

San Mateo, California is home to 22 schools serving over 12,135 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in San Mateo, California?

There are 22 schools in San Mateo, serving 12,135 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in San Mateo?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in San Mateo include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in San Mateo?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in San Mateo is 18.5:1.