San Mateo County Public Schools
San Mateo County, California
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
176
public schools
Total Enrollment
83,570
students
School Districts
38
districts
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.
San Mateo County has 38 district entries. San Mateo-Foster City is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 22 schools.
School records are spread across 25 listed communities. Redwood City has the most listed schools, with 25 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 108 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
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
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
Pacifica
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 dataLevel
Showing 20 of 176 matching schools
| 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 | Listed only | San Mateo-Foster City | San Mateo, 94402City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 926 |
| Bowditch Middle | Listed only | San Mateo-Foster City | Foster City, 94404Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 908 |
| Hillview Middle | Listed only | Menlo Park City Elementary | Menlo Park, 94025Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 867 |
Carlmont High
Sequoia Union High
Belmont, 94002 / Suburb: Large
Menlo-Atherton High
Sequoia Union High
Atherton, 94025 / Suburb: Large
Sequoia High
Sequoia Union High
Redwood City, 94062 / City: Small
Aragon High
San Mateo Union High
San Mateo, 94402 / City: Midsize
Woodside High
Sequoia Union High
Woodside, 94062 / Suburb: Large
Hillsdale High
San Mateo Union High
San Mateo, 94403 / City: Midsize
San Mateo High
San Mateo Union High
San Mateo, 94401 / City: Midsize
Burlingame High
San Mateo Union High
Burlingame, 94010 / Suburb: Large
Westmoor High
Jefferson Union High
Daly City, 94015 / Suburb: Large
South San Francisco High
South San Francisco Unified
South San Francisco, 94080 / City: Small
El Camino High
South San Francisco Unified
South San Francisco, 94080 / City: Small
Jefferson High
Jefferson Union High
Daly City, 94014 / Suburb: Large
Mills High
San Mateo Union High
Millbrae, 94030 / Suburb: Large
Ralston Intermediate
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary
Belmont, 94002 / Suburb: Large
Capuchino High
San Mateo Union High
San Bruno, 94066 / Suburb: Large
Half Moon Bay High
Cabrillo Unified
Half Moon Bay, 94019 / Town: Fringe
Burlingame Intermediate
Burlingame Elementary
Burlingame, 94010 / Suburb: Large
Borel Middle
San Mateo-Foster City
San Mateo, 94402 / City: Midsize
Bowditch Middle
San Mateo-Foster City
Foster City, 94404 / Suburb: Large
Hillview Middle
Menlo Park City Elementary
Menlo Park, 94025 / Suburb: Large
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.