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Best San Mateo County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 52 public middle schools serving 24,546 students in San Mateo County, CA. The top ranked public middle schools in San Mateo County, CA are North Star Academy, Ralston Intermediate and La Entrada Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Mateo County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in San Mateo County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in San Mateo County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Star Academy
(Math: 95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
400 Duane St.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2411
Gr: 3-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Ralston Intermediate
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2675 Ralston Ave.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4880
Gr: 6-8 | 1,136 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
La Entrada Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2200 Sharon Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-3962
Gr: 4-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Corte Madera
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4575 Alpine Rd.
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-1777
Gr: 4-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Crocker Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 Ralston Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 342-6331
Gr: 6-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3195 Woodside Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 851-1571
Gr: K-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
North Shoreview Montessori
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1301 Cypress Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 312-7588
Gr: K-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
San Carlos Charter Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
750 Dartmouth Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7343
Gr: K-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Hillview Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1100 Elder Ave.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 326-4341
Gr: 6-8 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1010.
Central Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
757 Cedar St.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7321
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
Bowditch Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1450 Tarpon St.
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7680
Gr: 6-8 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Tierra Linda Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
750 Dartmouth Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7370
Gr: 6-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1313.
Sandpiper Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
801 Redwood Shores Pkwy.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 631-5510
Gr: K-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1414.
Burlingame Intermediate
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1715 Quesada Way
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3830
Gr: 6-8 | 1,059 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1515.
Roy Cloud Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3790 Red Oak Way
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2414
Gr: K-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Lipman Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Solano St.
Brisbane, CA 94005
(415) 467-9541
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Parkside Montessori
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1685 Eisenhower St.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7575
Gr: K-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1818.
Taylor Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
850 Taylor Blvd.
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 697-4096
Gr: 6-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1919.
Nesbit Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Biddulph Way
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4860
Gr: K-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2020.
Cabrillo Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 Crespi Dr.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6660
Gr: K-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2121.
Vallemar Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
377 Reina Del Mar Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6655
Gr: K-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2222.
Westborough Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2570 Westborough Blvd.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8848
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2323.
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1427 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6665
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2424.
Ocean Shore Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
411 Oceana Blvd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6650
Gr: K-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2525.
Pacifica Independent Home Study
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
830 Rosita Rd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6694
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2626.
Canyon Oaks Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 Edmonds Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 839-1810
Gr: 7-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2727.
Borel Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
425 Barneson Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7670
Gr: 6-8 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2828.
Clifford Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
225 Clifford Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2402
Gr: K-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2929.
Bayside Academy
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2025 Kehoe Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7660
Gr: K-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3030.
Gateway Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
35 Tower Rd.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 598-2150
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #3131.
Fernando Rivera Intermediate
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1255 Southgate Ave.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1225
Gr: 6-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Margaret J. Kemp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Paul Scannell Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 312-5235
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3333.
Alta Loma Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
116 Romney Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8797
Gr: 6-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3434.
Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Church St.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7190
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3535.
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Stewart Ave.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1202
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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San Mateo County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Adelante Spanish Immersion (Closed 2020)
3150 Granger Way
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2401
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Aurora High School (Closed 2006)
656 Bair Island Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 361-1345
Gr: 9-11
Bayside S.t.e.m. Academy (Closed 2018)
2025 Kehoe Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7660
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Buffum Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1427 Palmetto Ave
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6665
Gr: 6-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Camp Glenwood High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
400 Log Cabin Ranch Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 747-9689
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Central Community High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1109 Hilton St
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 298-0259
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Colma Elementary School (Closed 2005)
444 E. Market St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1211
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Columbus (Christopher) Elementary School (Closed 2005)
60 Christopher Ct.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1206
Gr: K-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Crestmoor Elementary School (Closed 2014)
2322 Crestmoor Dr
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3145
Gr: K-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Design Technical High School (Closed 2023)
275 Oracle Pkwy.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 231-2701
Gr: 9-12 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
East Palo Alto High School (Closed 2008)
Aspire Public Schools 1564 Lau
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 329-2811
Gr: 9-12
El Crystal Elementary School (Closed 2023)
201 N. Balboa Way
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3150
Gr: K-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Fair Oaks Community High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2600 Middlefield Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 363-4221
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Fair Oaks Elementary School (Closed 2020)
2950 Fair Oaks Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2403
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Garnet J. Robertson Intermediate (Closed 2018)
1 Martin St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(415) 467-5443
Gr: 5-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Hawes Elementary School (Closed 2020)
909 Roosevelt Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2407
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
High Technical High Bayshore (Closed 2007)
890 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94062
Gr: 9-11 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
James Flood Elementary School (Closed 2012)
321 Sheridan Dr
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 329-2800
Gr: K-8 | 275 students Minority enrollment: 98%
John Gill Elementary School (Closed 2020)
555 Ave. Del Ora
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2406
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Newcomer Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
400 Duane St
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-3827
Gr: 3-8
North Community (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
699 Serramonte Blvd
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 301-8404
North Community High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
201 West Orange Ave
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 589-3430
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Oddstad Elementary School (Closed 2005)
930 Oddstad Blvd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6676
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Pescadero Continuation High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
350 Butano Cut Off
Pescadero, CA 94060
(650) 879-0274
Gr: 9-12
Prop South Community (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1390 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 802-5186
Gr: 6-10 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rollingwood Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2500 Cottonwood Dr.
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3165
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
San Carlos High School (Closed 2006)
1599 Industrial Rd.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(209) 591-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Minority enrollment: 46%
San Mateo County Rop Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
101 Twin Dolphin Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 598-2000
Gr: 11-12
San Mateo Union High Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
300 Piedmont, Room 419
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 348-8834
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 88%
San Mateo-foster City Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
300 28th Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7551
Gr: 6-8 | 2 students
Sequoia District Community Day (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2600 Middlefield Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 369-1411
Gr: 9-12
Sequoia Union High Independent Study (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
120 James Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 369-1411
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Summit Preparatory High School (Closed 2008)
325 Camille Ct.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 369-5851
Gr: 9-11 | 276 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Urban Pioneer Experiential Academy (Closed 2004)
553 Hazel Ave
San Bruno, CA 94066
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Willow Oaks Elementary School (Closed 2023)
620 Willow Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 329-2850
Gr: K-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in San Mateo County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in San Mateo County, CA include North Star Academy, Ralston Intermediate and La Entrada Middle School. San Mateo County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in San Mateo County?
52 public middle schools are located in San Mateo County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Mateo County?
San Mateo County public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in San Mateo County are often viewed compared to one another?

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