Best public schools in Hillsborough, CA
All 4 public schools in Hillsborough, 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.
4public schools
1,197students enrolled, 2025-26
87%median school, reading (ELA)
88%median school, math
$3.52Mmedian typical home value across school ZIP codes
South Hillsborough has the highest reading result in Hillsborough at 88%, and South Hillsborough has the highest math result at 91%. The median Hillsborough school is 28 points above the San Mateo County reading average (59%) and 38 points above the California average (49%). Schools here belong to Hillsborough City Elementary. Typical home values in these schools' ZIP codes range from $3.52M to $3.52M.
Hillsborough elementary schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South HillsboroughHillsborough · Grades K-5 | Hillsborough City Elementary | 88% | 91% | $3.52M |
| 2 | North HillsboroughHillsborough · Grades K-5 | Hillsborough City Elementary | 88% | 90% | $3.52M |
| 3 | West HillsboroughHillsborough · Grades K-5 | Hillsborough City Elementary | 84% | 85% | $3.52M |
Hillsborough middle schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crocker MiddleHillsborough · Grades 6-8 | Hillsborough City Elementary | 86% | 83% | $3.52M |
How Hillsborough compares
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough (median school) | 87% | 88% |
| San Mateo County | 59% | 53% |
| California | 49% | 38% |