For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,627 students in 94401, CA (there are , serving 885 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 94401, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 94401, CA are College Park Elementary School, North Shoreview Montessori and San Mateo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94401 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94401, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94401, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
715-a Indian Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 312-7691
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 312-7691
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
North Shoreview Montessori
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1301 Cypress Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 312-7588
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 312-7588
Gr: K-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
San Mateo High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
506 North Delaware St.
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 558-2399
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 558-2399
Gr: 9-12 | 1,578 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Lead Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
949 Ocean View Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 312-7550
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 312-7550
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
The Bridge Academy
Alternative School
798 East Poplar Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 558-2271
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 558-2271
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 94401, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 94401, CA include College Park Elementary School, North Shoreview Montessori and San Mateo High School.
How many public schools are located in 94401?
5 public schools are located in 94401.
What percentage of students in 94401 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 94401 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94401?
94401 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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