Best Burlingame Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,727 students in Burlingame, CA. The top-ranked public high schools in Burlingame, CA are Burlingame High School, Peninsula High School and Peninsula High (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlingame, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Burlingame have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.
Burlingame, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Burlingame High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Burlingame, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burlingame High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Mangini Way
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 558-2899
Gr: 9-12 | 1,540 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Peninsula High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
860 Hinckley Rd.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 558-2499
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #33.
Peninsula High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
860 Hinckley Rd.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 558-2402
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Burlingame, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Burlingame, CA include Burlingame High School, Peninsula High School and Peninsula High (Continuation School). Burlingame has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Burlingame?
3 public high schools are located in Burlingame.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlingame?
Burlingame public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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