Best public schools in Burlingame, CA
All 8 public schools in Burlingame, ranked by the share of students who met California's reading (ELA) standard on the spring 2026 state tests, with math results and nearby home values.
8public schools
5,040students enrolled, 2025-26
75%median school, reading (ELA)
71%median school, math
$3.52Mmedian typical home value across school ZIP codes
Hoover Elementary has the highest reading result in Burlingame at 85%, and Hoover Elementary has the highest math result at 91%. The median Burlingame school is 16 points above the San Mateo County reading average (59%) and 26 points above the California average (49%). Schools here belong to Burlingame Elementary, San Mateo Union High. Typical home values in these schools' ZIP codes range from $3.52M to $3.52M.
Burlingame elementary schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoover ElementaryBurlingame · Grades K-5 | Burlingame Elementary | 85% | 91% | $3.52M |
| 2 | Franklin ElementaryBurlingame · Grades K-5 | Burlingame Elementary | 81% | 84% | $3.52M |
| 3 | Lincoln ElementaryBurlingame · Grades K-5 | Burlingame Elementary | 76% | 76% | $3.52M |
| 4 | Washington ElementaryBurlingame · Grades K-5 | Burlingame Elementary | 72% | 70% | $3.52M |
| 5 | Roosevelt ElementaryBurlingame · Grades K-5 | Burlingame Elementary | 68% | 69% | $3.52M |
| 6 | McKinley ElementaryBurlingame · Grades K-5 | Burlingame Elementary | 61% | 62% | $3.52M |
Burlingame middle schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlingame IntermediateBurlingame · Grades 6-8 | Burlingame Elementary | 74% | 71% | $3.52M |
Burlingame high schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | UC admits, fall 2025 | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlingame HighBurlingame · Grades 9-12 | San Mateo Union High | 76% | 61% | 163 | $3.52M |
How Burlingame compares
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Burlingame (median school) | 75% | 71% |
| San Mateo County | 59% | 53% |
| California | 49% | 38% |