For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,627 students in 94401, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 893 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 94401, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 94401, CA are College Park Elementary School, North Shoreview Montessori and San Mateo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94401 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94401, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94401, CA Public Schools (2025)
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
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
San Mateo High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
506 North Delaware St.
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 558-2399
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 558-2399
Grades: 9-12
| 1,578 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 349 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Bridge Academy
Alternative School
798 East Poplar Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 558-2271
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 558-2271
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 94401, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 94401, CA include College Park Elementary School, North Shoreview Montessori and San Mateo High School.
How many public schools are located in 94401?
5 public schools are located in 94401.
What percentage of students in 94401 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 94401 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94401?
94401 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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