Top 3 Best 94401 California Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,049 students in 94401, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94401, CA are College Park Elementary School, North Shoreview Montessori and Lead Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 94401 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94401, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 94401, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
715-a Indian Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 312-7691
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
North Shoreview Montessori
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1301 Cypress Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 312-7588
Grades: K-8
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
Lead Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
949 Ocean View Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 312-7550
Grades: K-5
| 349 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 94401, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94401, CA include College Park Elementary School, North Shoreview Montessori and Lead Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 94401?
3 public elementary schools are located in 94401.
What is the racial composition of students in 94401?
94401 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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