Best public schools in Colma, CA
All 2 public schools in Colma, 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.
2public schools
747students enrolled, 2025-26
33%median school, reading (ELA)
31%median school, math
$1.17Mmedian typical home value across school ZIP codes
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate has the highest reading result in Colma at 34%, and Garden Village Elementary has the highest math result at 37%. The median Colma school is 26 points below the San Mateo County reading average (59%) and 16 points below the California average (49%). Schools here belong to Jefferson Elementary. Typical home values in these schools' ZIP codes range from $1.17M to $1.17M.
Colma elementary schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garden Village ElementaryColma · Grades K-5 | Jefferson Elementary | 32% | 37% | $1.17M |
Colma middle schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benjamin Franklin IntermediateColma · Grades 6-8 | Jefferson Elementary | 34% | 26% | $1.17M |
How Colma compares
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Colma (median school) | 33% | 31% |
| San Mateo County | 59% | 53% |
| California | 49% | 38% |