Best public schools in San Mateo, CA
All 19 public schools in San Mateo, 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.
19public schools
11,805students enrolled, 2025-26
50%median school, reading (ELA)
43%median school, math
$1.81Mmedian typical home value across school ZIP codes
College Park Elementary has the highest reading result in San Mateo at 82%, and College Park Elementary has the highest math result at 83%. The median San Mateo school is 8 points below the San Mateo County reading average (59%) and about the same as the California average (49%). Schools here belong to San Mateo Union High, San Mateo-Foster City. Typical home values in these schools' ZIP codes range from $1.20M to $2.46M.
San Mateo elementary schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College Park ElementarySan Mateo · Grades K-5 | San Mateo-Foster City | 82% | 83% | $1.81M |
| 2 | North Shoreview MontessoriSan Mateo · Grades K-8 | San Mateo-Foster City | 74% | 70% | $1.20M |
| 3 | Parkside MontessoriSan Mateo · Grades K-8 | San Mateo-Foster City | 71% | 64% | $2.46M |
| 4 | George Hall ElementarySan Mateo · Grades K-5 | San Mateo-Foster City | 67% | 66% | $1.81M |
| 5 | Baywood ElementarySan Mateo · Grades K-5 | San Mateo-Foster City | 61% | 66% | $2.46M |
| 6 | Highlands ElementarySan Mateo · Grades K-5 | San Mateo-Foster City | 52% | 57% | $2.46M |
| 7 | Bayside AcademySan Mateo · Grades K-8 | San Mateo-Foster City | 50% | 42% | $1.81M |
| 8 | Meadow Heights ElementarySan Mateo · Grades K-5 | San Mateo-Foster City | 48% | 51% | $1.81M |
| 9 | Beresford ElementarySan Mateo · Grades K-5 | San Mateo-Foster City | 38% | 41% | $1.81M |
| 10 | Fiesta Gardens International ElementarySan Mateo · Grades K-8 | San Mateo-Foster City | 24% | 24% | $1.20M |
| 11 | Sunnybrae ElementarySan Mateo · Grades K-5 | San Mateo-Foster City | 19% | 22% | $2.46M |
| 12 | Cottage Grove ElementarySan Mateo · Grades K-5 | San Mateo-Foster City | 17% | 19% | $1.20M |
| 13 | Laurel ElementarySan Mateo · Grades K-5 | San Mateo-Foster City | 16% | 18% | $1.81M |
| 14 | San Mateo Park ElementarySan Mateo · Grades K-5 | San Mateo-Foster City | 4% | 6% | $2.46M |
San Mateo middle schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borel MiddleSan Mateo · Grades 6-8 | San Mateo-Foster City | 44% | 37% | $2.46M |
| 2 | Abbott MiddleSan Mateo · Grades 6-8 | San Mateo-Foster City | 42% | 33% | $1.81M |
San Mateo high schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | UC admits, fall 2025 | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aragon HighSan Mateo · Grades 9-12 | San Mateo Union High | 81% | 65% | 214 | $2.46M |
| 2 | Hillsdale HighSan Mateo · Grades 9-12 | San Mateo Union High | 68% | 43% | 114 | $1.81M |
| 3 | San Mateo HighSan Mateo · Grades 9-12 | San Mateo Union High | 62% | 48% | 131 | $1.20M |
How San Mateo compares
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| San Mateo (median school) | 50% | 43% |
| San Mateo County | 59% | 53% |
| California | 49% | 38% |