For the 2023 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,498 students in San Bruno, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,468 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in San Bruno, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in San Bruno, CA are Portola Elementary School, Monte Verde Elementary School and John Muir Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Bruno, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in San Bruno have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best San Bruno, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portola Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Amador Ave.
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3175
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3175
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Monte Verde Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2551 St. Cloud Dr.
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 877-8838
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 877-8838
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #33.
John Muir Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 Cambridge Ln.
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3160
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3160
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
Rollingwood Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Cottonwood Dr.
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3165
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3165
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
Rank: #55.
Parkside Intermediate
Math: 27% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Niles Ave.
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3180
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3180
Grades: 6-8
| 717 students
Rank: #66.
Lomita Park Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Santa Helena Ave.
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 588-5852
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 588-5852
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
Rank: #77.
Allen (Decima M.) Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
875 W. Angus Ave.
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3140
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3140
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #88.
Belle Air Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 Third Ave.
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3155
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3155
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Rank: n/an/a
1501 Magnolia Ave.
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 558-2799
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 558-2799
Grades: 9-12
| 1,187 students
Rank: n/an/a
Peninsula High (Continuation)
Alternative School
300 Piedmont Ave.
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 558-2499
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 558-2499
Grades: 9-12
| 172 students
Rank: n/an/a
Peninsula High School
Alternative School
300 Piedmont Ave.
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 558-2499
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 558-2499
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
San Bruno, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2322 Crestmoor Dr
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3145
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3145
Grades: K-5
| 158 students
201 N. Balboa Way
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3150
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3150
Grades: K-5
| 262 students
San Mateo Union High Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
300 Piedmont, Room 419
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 348-8834
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 348-8834
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Urban Pioneer Experiential Academy (Closed 2004)
Charter School
553 Hazel Ave
San Bruno, CA 94066
San Bruno, CA 94066
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in San Bruno, CA?
The top ranked public schools in San Bruno, CA are Portola Elementary School, Monte Verde Elementary School and John Muir Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in San Bruno, CA?
11 public schools are located in San Bruno, CA.
What percentage of students in San Bruno, CA go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in San Bruno, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Bruno, CA?
San Bruno, CA minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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