For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,703 students in 94402, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 800 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 94402, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 94402, CA are Aragon High School, Parkside Montessori and Baywood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94402 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94402, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94402, CA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aragon High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 Alameda De Las Pulgas
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 558-2999
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 558-2999
Grades: 9-12
| 1,757 students
Rank: #22.
Parkside Montessori
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1685 Eisenhower St.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7575
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7575
Grades: K-6
| 285 students
Rank: #33.
Baywood Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Alameda De Las Pulgas
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7511
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7511
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Rank: #44.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2320 Newport St.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7544
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7544
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #55.
Borel Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 Barneson Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7670
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7670
Grades: 6-8
| 979 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Rank: #77.
Sunnybrae Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1031 S. Delaware St.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7599
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7599
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #88.
San Mateo Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
161 Clark Dr.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7577
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7577
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 94402, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 94402, CA include Aragon High School, Parkside Montessori and Baywood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 94402, CA?
8 public schools are located in 94402, CA.
What percentage of students in 94402, CA go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 94402, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94402, CA?
94402, CA public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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