Serving 274 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Hillsborough ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: North Hillsborough serves the northern part of Burlingame, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Most families can expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Hillsborough ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
North Hillsborough's student population of 274 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
274 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Hillsborough ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Hillsborough is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#130 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
32%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Hillsborough's ranking?
North Hillsborough is ranked #130 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are North Hillsborough often compared to?
North Hillsboroughis often viewed alongside schools like South Hillsborough, West Hillsborough by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend North Hillsborough?
274 students attend North Hillsborough.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of North Hillsborough students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Hillsborough?
North Hillsborough has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does North Hillsborough offer ?
North Hillsborough offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is North Hillsborough part of?
North Hillsborough is part of Hillsborough City Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is North Hillsborough located?
North Hillsborough is located in the Country Club Manor neighborhood of Burlingame, CA.
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