Best public schools in Foster City, CA
All 5 public schools in Foster City, 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.
5public schools
2,585students enrolled, 2025-26
73%median school, reading (ELA)
74%median school, math
$1.70Mmedian typical home value across school ZIP codes
Bowditch Middle has the highest reading result in Foster City at 74%, and Brewer Island Elementary has the highest math result at 77%. The median Foster City school is 14 points above the San Mateo County reading average (59%) and 24 points above the California average (49%). Schools here belong to San Mateo-Foster City. Typical home values in these schools' ZIP codes range from $1.70M to $1.70M.
Foster City elementary schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brewer Island ElementaryFoster City · Grades K-5 | San Mateo-Foster City | 74% | 77% | $1.70M |
| 2 | Beach Park ElementaryFoster City · Grades K-5 | San Mateo-Foster City | 73% | 74% | $1.70M |
| 3 | Audubon ElementaryFoster City · Grades K-5 | San Mateo-Foster City | 69% | 73% | $1.70M |
| 4 | Foster City ElementaryFoster City · Grades K-5 | San Mateo-Foster City | 68% | 75% | $1.70M |
Foster City middle schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowditch MiddleFoster City · Grades 6-8 | San Mateo-Foster City | 74% | 72% | $1.70M |
How Foster City compares
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Foster City (median school) | 73% | 74% |
| San Mateo County | 59% | 53% |
| California | 49% | 38% |