For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,418 students in Half Moon Bay, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Half Moon Bay, CA are El Granada Elementary School, Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate and Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Half Moon Bay, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Half Moon Bay have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Half Moon Bay, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 elementary schools in Half Moon Bay, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Half Moon Bay, CA include El Granada Elementary School, Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate and Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Half Moon Bay?
3 public elementary schools are located in Half Moon Bay.
What is the racial composition of students in Half Moon Bay?
Half Moon Bay public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Half Moon Bay are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Half Moon Bay include: Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School vs. El Granada Elementary School, El Granada Elementary School vs. Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School
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