Best Central San Mateo Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,355 students in the neighborhood of Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Central San Mateo are Borel Middle School and Sunnybrae Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Borel Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
425 Barneson Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7670
Gr: 6-8 | 934 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Sunnybrae Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1031 South Delaware St.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7599
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA include Borel Middle School and Sunnybrae Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central San Mateo, San Mateo?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central San Mateo, San Mateo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central San Mateo, San Mateo?
the neighborhood of Central San Mateo, San Mateo public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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