Best San Mateo Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,147 students in San Mateo, CA. The top-ranked public middle schools in San Mateo, CA are North Shoreview Montessori, Bowditch Middle School and Parkside Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

San Mateo, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in San Mateo have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).