For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 10 students in the neighborhood of Western Hills, San Mateo, CA.
The neighborhood of Western Hills, San Mateo, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.59, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 Western Hills, San Mateo, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gateway Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35 Tower Rd.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 598-2150
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 598-2150
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Western Hills, San Mateo, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Western Hills, San Mateo, CA include Gateway Center.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Western Hills, San Mateo?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Western Hills, San Mateo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Western Hills, San Mateo?
the neighborhood of Western Hills, San Mateo public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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