For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,733 students in San Mateo, CA. The top ranked public middle schools in San Mateo, CA are Bowditch Middle School, North Shoreview Montessori and Gateway Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Mateo, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in San Mateo have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in San Mateo, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bowditch Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1450 Tarpon St.
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7680
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7680
Grades: 6-8
| 907 students
Rank: #22.
North Shoreview Montessori
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1301 Cypress Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 312-7588
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 312-7588
Grades: K-8
| 259 students
Rank: #33.
Gateway Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35 Tower Rd.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 598-2150
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 598-2150
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Rank: #44.
Borel Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 Barneson Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7670
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7670
Grades: 6-8
| 979 students
Rank: #55.
Bayside Academy
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2025 Kehoe Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7660
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7660
Grades: K-8
| 830 students
Rank: #66.
Abbott Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 36th Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7600
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 748 students
San Mateo, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2025 Kehoe Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7660
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7660
Grades: 6-8
| 662 students
San Mateo-foster City Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
300 28th Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7551
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7551
Grades: 6-8
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in San Mateo, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in San Mateo, CA include Bowditch Middle School, North Shoreview Montessori and Gateway Center. San Mateo has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in San Mateo, CA?
6 public middle schools are located in San Mateo, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in San Mateo, CA?
San Mateo, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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