For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,105 students in the neighborhood of North Central, San Mateo, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in North Central are College Park Elementary School and San Mateo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Central, San Mateo, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of North Central, San Mateo, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 85% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
San Mateo High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
506 North Delaware St.
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 558-2399
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 558-2399
Gr: 9-12 | 1,557 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Central, San Mateo, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Central, San Mateo, CA include College Park Elementary School and San Mateo High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Central, San Mateo?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Central, San Mateo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Central, San Mateo?
the neighborhood of North Central, San Mateo public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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