For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,446 students in 94019, CA (there are , serving 318 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 94019, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 94019, CA are Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School), Half Moon Bay High School and El Granada Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94019 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94019, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94019, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
498 Kelly Ave.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7224
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7224
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #22.
Half Moon Bay High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Lewis Foster Dr.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7200
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 987 students
Rank: #33.
El Granada Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Santiago St.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7150
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7150
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #44.
Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Church St.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7190
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7190
Grades: 6-8
| 542 students
Rank: #55.
Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
490 Miramontes Ave.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7160
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7160
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 94019, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 94019, CA include Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School), Half Moon Bay High School and El Granada Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 94019?
5 public schools are located in 94019.
What percentage of students in 94019 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 94019 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94019?
94019 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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