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San Mateo County Public Schools

Total Schools

176

public schools

Total Enrollment

83,570

students

School Districts

38

districts

Directory guide

How to use the San Mateo County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for California; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

San Mateo County has 38 district entries. San Mateo-Foster City is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 22 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 25 listed communities. Redwood City has the most listed schools, with 25 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 108 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 14 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 14 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

17 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

176

in San Mateo County

Reported Enrollment

83,570

172 schools reporting

School Districts

38

districts

Charter Schools

14

8% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary108
Middle26
High37
Other5

38 School Districts in San Mateo County

San Mateo-Foster City

22 schools
10,043 students

San Mateo Union High

7 schools
8,899 students

Sequoia Union High

6 schools
8,489 students

South San Francisco Unified

17 schools
7,844 students

Redwood City Elementary

12 schools
6,329 students

Jefferson Elementary

14 schools
4,948 students

Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary

7 schools
3,943 students

Jefferson Union High

5 schools
3,812 students

Burlingame Elementary

8 schools
3,282 students

Pacifica

8 schools
2,750 students

176 Public Schools in San Mateo County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 17 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 176 matching schools

Carlmont High

Sequoia Union High

Belmont, 94002 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,322 students

Menlo-Atherton High

Sequoia Union High

Atherton, 94025 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,125 students

Sequoia High

Sequoia Union High

Redwood City, 94062 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,909 students

Aragon High

San Mateo Union High

San Mateo, 94402 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,740 students

Woodside High

Sequoia Union High

Woodside, 94062 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,694 students

Hillsdale High

San Mateo Union High

San Mateo, 94403 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,629 students

San Mateo High

San Mateo Union High

San Mateo, 94401 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,613 students

Burlingame High

San Mateo Union High

Burlingame, 94010 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,519 students

Westmoor High

Jefferson Union High

Daly City, 94015 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,302 students

South San Francisco High

South San Francisco Unified

South San Francisco, 94080 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,280 students

El Camino High

South San Francisco Unified

South San Francisco, 94080 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,173 students

Jefferson High

Jefferson Union High

Daly City, 94014 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,159 students

Mills High

San Mateo Union High

Millbrae, 94030 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,141 students

Ralston Intermediate

Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary

Belmont, 94002 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,117 students

Capuchino High

San Mateo Union High

San Bruno, 94066 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,091 students

Half Moon Bay High

Cabrillo Unified

Half Moon Bay, 94019 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,024 students

Burlingame Intermediate

Burlingame Elementary

Burlingame, 94010 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,013 students

Borel Middle

San Mateo-Foster City

San Mateo, 94402 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle926 students

Bowditch Middle

San Mateo-Foster City

Foster City, 94404 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle908 students

Hillview Middle

Menlo Park City Elementary

Menlo Park, 94025 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle867 students

San Mateo County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which San Mateo County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in California. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the San Mateo County public school directory?

The directory lists 176 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in San Mateo County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this San Mateo County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some San Mateo County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 17 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in San Mateo County?

Start with the 38 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this San Mateo County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.