Best public schools in San Bruno, CA
All 8 public schools in San Bruno, 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
3,870students enrolled, 2025-26
49%median school, reading (ELA)
41%median school, math
$1.29Mmedian typical home value across school ZIP codes
Monte Verde Elementary has the highest reading result in San Bruno at 79%, and Monte Verde Elementary has the highest math result at 80%. The median San Bruno school is 10 points below the San Mateo County reading average (59%) and about the same as the California average (49%). Schools here belong to Millbrae Elementary, San Bruno Park Elementary, San Mateo Union High, South San Francisco Unified. Typical home values in these schools' ZIP codes range from $1.29M to $1.29M.
San Bruno elementary schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monte Verde ElementarySan Bruno · Grades K-5 | South San Francisco Unified | 79% | 80% | $1.29M |
| 2 | John Muir ElementarySan Bruno · Grades K-5 | San Bruno Park Elementary | 68% | 69% | $1.29M |
| 3 | Portola ElementarySan Bruno · Grades K-5 | San Bruno Park Elementary | 65% | 62% | $1.29M |
| 4 | Decima M. Allen ElementarySan Bruno · Grades P-5 | San Bruno Park Elementary | 46% | 44% | $1.29M |
| 5 | Lomita Park ElementarySan Bruno · Grades K-5 | Millbrae Elementary | 28% | 31% | $1.29M |
| 6 | Belle Air ElementarySan Bruno · Grades P-5 | San Bruno Park Elementary | 25% | 23% | $1.29M |
San Bruno middle schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parkside IntermediateSan Bruno · Grades 6-8 | San Bruno Park Elementary | 45% | 39% | $1.29M |
San Bruno high schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | UC admits, fall 2025 | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capuchino HighSan Bruno · Grades 9-12 | San Mateo Union High | 51% | 24% | 41 | $1.29M |
How San Bruno compares
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| San Bruno (median school) | 49% | 41% |
| San Mateo County | 59% | 53% |
| California | 49% | 38% |