San Mateo-Foster City
Elementary school district, grades PK-08 · San Mateo County
53%of district students met the reading (ELA) standard, 2026
50%met the math standard, 2026
21schools on the map
9,687students enrolled in these schools, 2025-26
$1.81Mmedian typical home value across school ZIP codes
In spring 2026, 53% of San Mateo-Foster City students met the reading standard and 50% met the math standard. In reading, that is 6 points below the San Mateo County average and 3 points above the California average. District reading results in 2026 were 2 points lower than in 2024. Schools in San Mateo-Foster City are in Foster City, San Mateo. District boundaries come from the California Department of Education's 2024-25 data; each school's attendance zone is set by the district.
District test scores, 2024 to 2026
| Subject | Spring 2024 | Spring 2025 | Spring 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading (ELA) | 55% | 53% | 53% | −2 pts |
| Math | 51% | 49% | 50% | 0 pts |
Compared with nearby averages
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| San Mateo-Foster City | 53% | 50% |
| San Mateo County | 59% | 53% |
| California | 49% | 38% |
Elementary schools
| Rank | School | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College Park ElementarySan Mateo · Grades K-5 | 82% | 83% | $1.81M |
| 2 | North Shoreview MontessoriSan Mateo · Grades K-8 | 74% | 70% | $1.20M |
| 3 | Brewer Island ElementaryFoster City · Grades K-5 | 74% | 77% | $1.70M |
| 4 | Beach Park ElementaryFoster City · Grades K-5 | 73% | 74% | $1.70M |
| 5 | Parkside MontessoriSan Mateo · Grades K-8 | 71% | 64% | $2.46M |
| 6 | Audubon ElementaryFoster City · Grades K-5 | 69% | 73% | $1.70M |
| 7 | Foster City ElementaryFoster City · Grades K-5 | 68% | 75% | $1.70M |
| 8 | George Hall ElementarySan Mateo · Grades K-5 | 67% | 66% | $1.81M |
| 9 | Baywood ElementarySan Mateo · Grades K-5 | 61% | 66% | $2.46M |
| 10 | Highlands ElementarySan Mateo · Grades K-5 | 52% | 57% | $2.46M |
| 11 | Bayside AcademySan Mateo · Grades K-8 | 50% | 42% | $1.81M |
| 12 | Meadow Heights ElementarySan Mateo · Grades K-5 | 48% | 51% | $1.81M |
| 13 | Beresford ElementarySan Mateo · Grades K-5 | 38% | 41% | $1.81M |
| 14 | Fiesta Gardens International ElementarySan Mateo · Grades K-8 | 24% | 24% | $1.20M |
| 15 | Sunnybrae ElementarySan Mateo · Grades K-5 | 19% | 22% | $2.46M |
| 16 | Cottage Grove ElementarySan Mateo · Grades K-5 | 17% | 19% | $1.20M |
| 17 | Laurel ElementarySan Mateo · Grades K-5 | 16% | 18% | $1.81M |
| 18 | San Mateo Park ElementarySan Mateo · Grades K-5 | 4% | 6% | $2.46M |
Middle schools
| Rank | School | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowditch MiddleFoster City · Grades 6-8 | 74% | 72% | $1.70M |
| 2 | Borel MiddleSan Mateo · Grades 6-8 | 44% | 37% | $2.46M |
| 3 | Abbott MiddleSan Mateo · Grades 6-8 | 42% | 33% | $1.81M |