Top Rankings
San Mateo-Foster City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 10,254 students in San Mateo-Foster City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Mateo-Foster City School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in San Mateo-Foster City School District are College Park Elementary School, Brewer Island Elementary School and Foster City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. San Mateo-Foster City School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
22 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
10,254 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
498 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
San Mateo-Foster City School District, which is ranked #300 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#296 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.63
# American Indian Students
6 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,928 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
28%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,983 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
56%
# Black Students
78 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,971 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
19%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
195 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,092 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
1,266
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,108
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,106
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,176
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,159
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,160
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,109
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,062
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,108
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,740 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,735 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$202 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$213 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,740
$19,801
Spending / Student
$20,735
$18,236
Best San Mateo-Foster City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
715-a Indian Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 312-7691
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 312-7691
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
Brewer Island Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1151 Polynesia Dr.
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7532
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7532
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #33.
Foster City Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
461 Beach Park Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7522
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7522
Grades: K-5
| 759 students
Rank: #44.
North Shoreview Montessori
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1301 Cypress Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 312-7588
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 312-7588
Grades: K-8
| 259 students
Rank: #55.
Beach Park Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1058 Shell Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7490
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7490
Grades: K-5
| 151 students
Rank: #66.
Bowditch Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
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: #77.
Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
841 Gull Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7500
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7500
Grades: K-5
| 559 students
Rank: #88.
George Hall Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 San Miguel Way
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7533
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7533
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #99.
Parkside Montessori
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1685 Eisenhower St.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7575
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7575
Grades: K-6
| 285 students
Rank: #1010.
Baywood Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Alameda De Las Pulgas
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7511
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7511
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Rank: #1111.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2320 Newport St.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7544
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7544
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #1212.
Borel Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 Barneson Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7670
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7670
Grades: 6-8
| 979 students
Rank: #1313.
Bayside Academy
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2025 Kehoe Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7660
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7660
Grades: K-8
| 830 students
Rank: #1414.
Beresford Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 28th Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7551
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7551
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
Rank: #1515.
Meadow Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2619 Dolores St.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7566
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7566
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #1616.
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Bermuda Dr.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7737
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7737
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #1717.
Abbott Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
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
Rank: #1818.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
316 36th Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7555
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7555
Grades: K-5
| 550 students
Rank: #1919.
Sunnybrae Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1031 S. Delaware St.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7599
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7599
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Lead Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
949 Ocean View Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 312-7550
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 312-7550
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
San Mateo Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
161 Clark Dr.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7577
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7577
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
1170 Chess Dr.
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7766
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7766
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Mateo-Foster City School District?
San Mateo-Foster City School District manages 22 public schools serving 10,254 students.
What is the rank of San Mateo-Foster City School District?
San Mateo-Foster City School District is ranked #300 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Mateo-Foster City School District?
39% of San Mateo-Foster City School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Mateo-Foster City School District?
San Mateo-Foster City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Mateo-Foster City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,735 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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