San Mateo County Public Schools

San Mateo County, California

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

Total Schools

176

public schools

Total Enrollment

83,570

students

School Districts

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

districts

Charter Schools

8% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary108

Middle26

High37

Other5

38 School Districts in San Mateo County

San Mateo-Foster City

San Mateo Union High

Sequoia Union High

South San Francisco Unified

Redwood City Elementary

Jefferson Elementary

Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary

Jefferson Union High

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

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Public schools in San Mateo County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Carlmont High	Profile	Sequoia Union High	Belmont, 94002Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,322
Menlo-Atherton High	Profile	Sequoia Union High	Atherton, 94025Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,125
Sequoia High	Profile	Sequoia Union High	Redwood City, 94062City: Small	9–12	High	1,909
Aragon High	Profile	San Mateo Union High	San Mateo, 94402City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,740
Woodside High	Profile	Sequoia Union High	Woodside, 94062Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,694
Hillsdale High	Profile	San Mateo Union High	San Mateo, 94403City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,629
San Mateo High	Profile	San Mateo Union High	San Mateo, 94401City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,613
Burlingame High	Profile	San Mateo Union High	Burlingame, 94010Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,519
Westmoor High	Profile	Jefferson Union High	Daly City, 94015Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,302
South San Francisco High	Profile	South San Francisco Unified	South San Francisco, 94080City: Small	9–12	High	1,280
El Camino High	Profile	South San Francisco Unified	South San Francisco, 94080City: Small	9–12	High	1,173
Jefferson High	Profile	Jefferson Union High	Daly City, 94014Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,159
Mills High	Profile	San Mateo Union High	Millbrae, 94030Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,141
Ralston Intermediate	Profile	Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary	Belmont, 94002Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,117
Capuchino High	Profile	San Mateo Union High	San Bruno, 94066Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,091
Half Moon Bay High	Profile	Cabrillo Unified	Half Moon Bay, 94019Town: Fringe	9–12	High	1,024
Burlingame Intermediate	Profile	Burlingame Elementary	Burlingame, 94010Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,013
Borel Middle	Record	San Mateo-Foster City	San Mateo, 94402City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	926
Bowditch Middle	Record	San Mateo-Foster City	Foster City, 94404Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	908
Hillview Middle	Record	Menlo Park City Elementary	Menlo Park, 94025Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	867

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

Record6–8Middle926 students

Bowditch Middle

San Mateo-Foster City

Foster City, 94404 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle908 students

Hillview Middle

Menlo Park City Elementary

Menlo Park, 94025 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle867 students

Citeable records

Citeable public school records for San Mateo County

San Mateo County has 176 NCES public school records, so the full anchor index is split into fast-loading record pages. The sample below starts the directory, while the complete page links keep every school citeable.

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Primary schools

Aspire East Palo Alto Charter
Aspire East Palo Alto Charter District
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
Oakland, 94606
Enrollment
532 students
Listed on this county directory
Bayshore
Bayshore Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
Daly City, 94014
Enrollment
322 students
Listed on this county directory
Central Elementary
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Belmont, 94002
Enrollment
437 students
Listed on this county directory
Cipriani Elementary
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Belmont, 94002
Enrollment
471 students
Listed on this county directory
Fox Elementary
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Belmont, 94002
Enrollment
407 students
Listed on this county directory
Nesbit Elementary
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
Belmont, 94002
Enrollment
608 students
Listed on this county directory
Redwood Shores Elementary
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Redwood City, 94065
Enrollment
374 students
Listed on this county directory
Sandpiper Elementary
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
Redwood City, 94065
Enrollment
529 students
Listed on this county directory
Brisbane Elementary
Brisbane Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Brisbane, 94005
Enrollment
205 students
Listed on this county directory
Panorama Elementary
Brisbane Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Daly City, 94014
Enrollment
117 students
Listed on this county directory
Franklin Elementary
Burlingame Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Burlingame, 94010
Enrollment
380 students
Listed on this county directory
Hoover Elementary
Burlingame Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Burlingame, 94010
Enrollment
225 students
Listed on this county directory
Lincoln Elementary
Burlingame Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Burlingame, 94010
Enrollment
425 students
Listed on this county directory
McKinley Elementary
Burlingame Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Burlingame, 94010
Enrollment
552 students
Listed on this county directory
Roosevelt Elementary
Burlingame Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Burlingame, 94010
Enrollment
311 students
Listed on this county directory
Washington Elementary
Burlingame Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Burlingame, 94010
Enrollment
376 students
Listed on this county directory
Alvin S. Hatch Elementary
Cabrillo Unified
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Half Moon Bay, 94019
Enrollment
542 students
Listed on this county directory
El Granada Elementary
Cabrillo Unified
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Half Moon Bay, 94019
Enrollment
318 students
Listed on this county directory
Farallone View Elementary
Cabrillo Unified
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Montara, 94037
Enrollment
164 students
Listed on this county directory
Kings Mountain Elementary
Cabrillo Unified
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Woodside, 94062
Enrollment
53 students
Listed on this county directory
Connect Community Charter
Connect Community Charter District
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
Redwood City, 94063
Enrollment
148 students
Listed on this county directory
North Hillsborough
Hillsborough City Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Hillsborough, 94010
Enrollment
264 students
Listed on this county directory
South Hillsborough
Hillsborough City Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Hillsborough, 94010
Enrollment
263 students
Listed on this county directory
West Hillsborough
Hillsborough City Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Hillsborough, 94010
Enrollment
330 students
Listed on this county directory
Daniel Webster Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Daly City, 94015
Enrollment
299 students
Listed on this county directory
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
Daly City, 94015
Enrollment
344 students
Listed on this county directory
Garden Village Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Colma, 94015
Enrollment
254 students
Listed on this county directory
George Washington Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Daly City, 94014
Enrollment
209 students
Listed on this county directory
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Daly City, 94014
Enrollment
317 students
Listed on this county directory
Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Daly City, 94015
Enrollment
229 students
Listed on this county directory
Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Daly City, 94015
Enrollment
315 students
Listed on this county directory
Susan B. Anthony Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Daly City, 94014
Enrollment
448 students
Listed on this county directory
Thomas Edison Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Daly City, 94015
Enrollment
308 students
Listed on this county directory
Westlake Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Daly City, 94015
Enrollment
330 students
Listed on this county directory
Woodrow Wilson Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Daly City, 94014
Enrollment
286 students
Listed on this county directory
KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory
KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory District
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
Redwood City, 94063
Enrollment
733 students
Listed on this county directory
KIPP Valiant Community Prep
KIPP Valiant Community Prep District
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
Menlo Park, 94025
Enrollment
619 students
Listed on this county directory
La Honda Elementary
La Honda-Pescadero Unified
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
La Honda, 94020
Enrollment
55 students
Listed on this county directory
Pescadero Elementary and Middle
La Honda-Pescadero Unified
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
Pescadero, 94060
Enrollment
123 students
Listed on this county directory
Las Lomitas Elementary
Las Lomitas Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–3
Location
Atherton, 94027
Enrollment
551 students
Listed on this county directory
Encinal Elementary
Menlo Park City Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Atherton, 94027
Enrollment
602 students
Listed on this county directory
Laurel Elementary
Menlo Park City Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Atherton, 94027
Enrollment
671 students
Listed on this county directory
Oak Knoll Elementary
Menlo Park City Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Menlo Park, 94025
Enrollment
562 students
Listed on this county directory
Green Hills Elementary
Millbrae Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Millbrae, 94030
Enrollment
338 students
Listed on this county directory
Lomita Park Elementary
Millbrae Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
San Bruno, 94066
Enrollment
293 students
Listed on this county directory
Meadows Elementary
Millbrae Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Millbrae, 94030
Enrollment
355 students
Listed on this county directory
Spring Valley Elementary
Millbrae Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Millbrae, 94030
Enrollment
375 students
Listed on this county directory
Cabrillo Elementary
Pacifica
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
Pacifica, 94044
Enrollment
548 students
Listed on this county directory
Ocean Shore Elementary
Pacifica
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
Pacifica, 94044
Enrollment
412 students
Listed on this county directory
Ortega Elementary
Pacifica
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Pacifica, 94044
Enrollment
427 students
Listed on this county directory
Pacifica Independent Home Study
Pacifica
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
Pacifica, 94044
Enrollment
34 students
Listed on this county directory
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Pacifica
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Pacifica, 94044
Enrollment
394 students
Listed on this county directory
Vallemar Elementary
Pacifica
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
Pacifica, 94044
Enrollment
490 students
Listed on this county directory
Ormondale Elementary
Portola Valley Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–3
Location
Portola Valley, 94028
Enrollment
240 students
Listed on this county directory
Belle Haven Elementary
Ravenswood City Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Menlo Park, 94025
Enrollment
356 students
Listed on this county directory
Costano Elementary
Ravenswood City Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
East Palo Alto, 94303
Enrollment
348 students
Listed on this county directory
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy
Ravenswood City Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
East Palo Alto, 94303
Enrollment
248 students
Listed on this county directory
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion
Redwood City Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Atherton, 94027
Enrollment
545 students
Listed on this county directory
Clifford Elementary
Redwood City Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
Redwood City, 94062
Enrollment
682 students
Listed on this county directory
Garfield Elementary
Redwood City Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
Menlo Park, 94025
Enrollment
515 students
Listed on this county directory
Henry Ford Elementary
Redwood City Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Redwood City, 94061
Enrollment
448 students
Listed on this county directory
Hoover Elementary
Redwood City Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
Redwood City, 94063
Enrollment
648 students
Listed on this county directory
Orion Alternative
Redwood City Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Redwood City, 94063
Enrollment
419 students
Listed on this county directory
Roosevelt Elementary
Redwood City Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
Redwood City, 94061
Enrollment
529 students
Listed on this county directory
Roy Cloud Elementary
Redwood City Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
Redwood City, 94061
Enrollment
633 students
Listed on this county directory
Taft Elementary
Redwood City Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Redwood City, 94063
Enrollment
354 students
Listed on this county directory
Rocketship Redwood City
Rocketship Redwood City District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Redwood City, 94065
Enrollment
312 students
Listed on this county directory
Allen (Decima M.) Elementary
San Bruno Park Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
San Bruno, 94066
Enrollment
305 students
Listed on this county directory
Belle Air Elementary
San Bruno Park Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
San Bruno, 94066
Enrollment
240 students
Listed on this county directory
John Muir Elementary
San Bruno Park Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
San Bruno, 94066
Enrollment
395 students
Listed on this county directory
Portola Elementary
San Bruno Park Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
San Bruno, 94066
Enrollment
258 students
Listed on this county directory
Rollingwood Elementary
San Bruno Park Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
San Bruno, 94066
Enrollment
201 students
Listed on this county directory
San Carlos Charter Learning Center
San Carlos Charter Learning Center District
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
San Carlos, 94070
Enrollment
356 students
Listed on this county directory
Arroyo
San Carlos Elementary
Record
Grades
4–5
Location
San Carlos, 94070
Enrollment
277 students
Listed on this county directory
Arundel Elementary
San Carlos Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–3
Location
San Carlos, 94070
Enrollment
368 students
Listed on this county directory
Brittan Acres Elementary
San Carlos Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–3
Location
San Carlos, 94070
Enrollment
336 students
Listed on this county directory
Heather Elementary
San Carlos Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–3
Location
San Carlos, 94070
Enrollment
298 students
Listed on this county directory
Mariposa
San Carlos Elementary
Record
Grades
4–5
Location
San Carlos, 94070
Enrollment
277 students
Listed on this county directory
White Oaks Elementary
San Carlos Elementary
Record
Grades
KG–3
Location
San Carlos, 94070
Enrollment
255 students
Listed on this county directory
Audubon Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Foster City, 94404
Enrollment
531 students
Listed on this county directory
Bayside Academy
San Mateo-Foster City
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
San Mateo, 94403
Enrollment
842 students
Listed on this county directory
Baywood Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
San Mateo, 94402
Enrollment
512 students
Listed on this county directory
Beach Park Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Foster City, 94404
Enrollment
240 students
Listed on this county directory
Beresford Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
San Mateo, 94403
Enrollment
238 students
Listed on this county directory
Brewer Island Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Foster City, 94404
Enrollment
357 students
Listed on this county directory
College Park Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
San Mateo, 94401
Enrollment
433 students
Listed on this county directory
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
San Mateo, 94403
Enrollment
396 students
Listed on this county directory
Foster City Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Foster City, 94404
Enrollment
699 students
Listed on this county directory
George Hall Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
San Mateo, 94403
Enrollment
387 students
Listed on this county directory
Highlands Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
San Mateo, 94402
Enrollment
385 students
Listed on this county directory
Laurel Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
San Mateo, 94403
Enrollment
527 students
Listed on this county directory
LEAD Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
San Mateo, 94401
Enrollment
370 students
Listed on this county directory
Meadow Heights Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
San Mateo, 94403
Enrollment
254 students
Listed on this county directory
North Shoreview Montessori
San Mateo-Foster City
Record
Grades
KG–8
Location
San Mateo, 94401
Enrollment
291 students
Listed on this county directory
Parkside Montessori
San Mateo-Foster City
Record
Grades
KG–7
Location
San Mateo, 94402
Enrollment
328 students
Listed on this county directory
San Mateo Park Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
San Mateo, 94402
Enrollment
306 students
Listed on this county directory

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.

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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.