For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,615 students in Burlingame, CA. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Burlingame, CA are West Hillsborough, North Hillsborough and South Hillsborough. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlingame, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Burlingame have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Burlingame, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Hillsborough
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
376 Barbara Way
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 344-9870
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 344-9870
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
North Hillsborough
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
545 Eucalyptus Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 347-4175
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 347-4175
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
South Hillsborough
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
303 El Cerrito Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 344-0303
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 344-0303
Gr: K-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Crocker Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 Ralston Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 342-6331
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 342-6331
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2385 Trousdale Dr.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3850
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3850
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2220 Summit Dr.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3900
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3900
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1801 Devereux Dr.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3860
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3860
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Howard Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3880
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3880
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Burlingame Intermediate
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1715 Quesada Way
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3830
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3830
Gr: 6-8 | 1,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1151 Vancouver Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3890
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3890
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1111.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Paloma Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3870
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3870
Gr: K-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Burlingame, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Burlingame, CA include West Hillsborough, North Hillsborough and South Hillsborough. Burlingame has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in Burlingame?
11 public elementary schools are located in Burlingame.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlingame?
Burlingame public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Burlingame are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Burlingame include: Crocker Middle School vs. Burlingame Intermediate, South Hillsborough vs. North Hillsborough, West Hillsborough vs. North Hillsborough
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