For the 2025 school year, there are 35 public high schools serving 26,215 students in San Mateo County, CA. The top ranked public high schools in San Mateo County, CA are Carlmont High School, Burlingame High School and Aragon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Mateo County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in San Mateo County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public high schools.
San Mateo County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is El Camino High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in San Mateo County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carlmont High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 595-0210
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 595-0210
Gr: 9-12 | 2,360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Burlingame High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Mangini Way
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 558-2899
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 558-2899
Gr: 9-12 | 1,540 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Aragon High School
(Math: 61% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,686 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Mills High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Murchison Dr.
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 558-2599
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 558-2599
Gr: 9-12 | 1,119 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Design Tech High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
275 Oracle Pkwy.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 231-2701
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 231-2701
Gr: 9-12 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Summit Public School Shasta
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
905 Campus Dr.
Daly City, CA 94015
(415) 799-4719
Daly City, CA 94015
(415) 799-4719
Gr: 9-12 | 449 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Menlo-atherton High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 Middlefield Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-5311
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-5311
Gr: 9-12 | 2,152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Hillsdale High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3115 Del Monte St.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 558-2699
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 558-2699
Gr: 9-12 | 1,581 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Woodside High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
199 Churchill Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-9750
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-9750
Gr: 9-12 | 1,646 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
Westmoor High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
131 Westmoor Ave.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 550-7400
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 550-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,256 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Terra Nova High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1450 Terra Nova Blvd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 550-7600
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 550-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 697 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1313.
Tide Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Jefferson Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 369-1411
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 369-1411
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Oceana High School
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Paloma Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 550-7300
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 550-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Sequoia High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 Brewster Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-9780
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-9780
Gr: 9-12 | 1,903 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1616.
Capuchino High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 Magnolia Ave.
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 558-2799
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 558-2799
Gr: 9-12 | 1,108 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1717.
Canyon Oaks Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Edmonds Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 839-1810
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 839-1810
Gr: 7-12 | 8 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1818.
El Camino High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1320 Mission Rd.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8806
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8806
Gr: 9-12 | 1,088 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
Pescadero High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 Butano Cut Off
Pescadero, CA 94060
(650) 879-0274
Pescadero, CA 94060
(650) 879-0274
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2020.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Margaret J. Kemp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Paul Scannell Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 312-5235
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 312-5235
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2323.
South San Francisco High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 B St.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8754
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8754
Gr: 9-12 | 1,287 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
Half Moon Bay High School
(Math: 28% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 987 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2525.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6996 Mission St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 550-7700
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 550-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,071 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2626.
Summit Preparatory Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
890 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 556-1110
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 556-1110
Gr: 9-12 | 379 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2727.
Thornton High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
115 First Ave.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 550-7840
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 550-7840
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2828.
Everest Public High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 Fifth Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 366-1050
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 366-1050
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2929.
San Mateo County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Twin Dolphin Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 802-5588
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 802-5588
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3030.
Hillcrest At Youth Services Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Loop Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 312-5323
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 312-5323
Gr: 5-12 | 8 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Rank: #3131.
Peninsula High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
860 Hinckley Rd.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 558-2499
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 558-2499
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Baden High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 Southwood Dr.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8769
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8769
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Peninsula High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
860 Hinckley Rd.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 558-2402
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 558-2402
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3434.
Redwood High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1968 Old County Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 369-1411
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 369-1411
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Community Day
Alternative School
201 West Orange Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 616-3882
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 616-3882
Gr: 6-12
San Mateo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3150 Granger Way
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2401
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2401
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
2025 Kehoe Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7660
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7660
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
1427 Palmetto Ave
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6665
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
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
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 298-0259
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
444 E. Market St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1211
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1211
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
60 Christopher Ct.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1206
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1206
Gr: K-6 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
2322 Crestmoor Dr
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3145
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3145
Gr: K-5 | 158 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
275 Oracle Pkwy.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 231-2701
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 231-2701
Gr: 9-12 | 552 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Aspire Public Schools 1564 Lau
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 329-2811
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 329-2811
Gr: 9-12
201 N. Balboa Way
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3150
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
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 363-4221
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
2950 Fair Oaks Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2403
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2403
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1 Martin St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(415) 467-5443
Daly City, CA 94014
(415) 467-5443
Gr: 5-8 | 187 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
909 Roosevelt Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2407
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2407
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
890 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94062
Redwood City, CA 94062
Gr: 9-11 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
321 Sheridan Dr
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 329-2800
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 329-2800
Gr: K-8 | 275 students Minority enrollment: 98%
555 Ave. Del Ora
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2406
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
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-3827
Gr: 3-8
North Community High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
201 West Orange Ave
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 589-3430
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 589-3430
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
930 Oddstad Blvd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6676
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
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
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 802-5186
Gr: 6-10 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
2500 Cottonwood Dr.
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3165
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3165
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
1599 Industrial Rd.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(209) 591-5400
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
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
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
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
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
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 369-1411
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
325 Camille Ct.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 369-5851
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 369-5851
Gr: 9-11 | 276 students Minority enrollment: 48%
553 Hazel Ave
San Bruno, CA 94066
San Bruno, CA 94066
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in San Mateo County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in San Mateo County, CA include Carlmont High School, Burlingame High School and Aragon High School. San Mateo County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in San Mateo County?
35 public high schools are located in San Mateo County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Mateo County?
San Mateo County public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in San Mateo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in San Mateo County include: Terra Nova High School vs. Oceana High School, Oceana High School vs. Terra Nova High School, Jefferson High School vs. Westmoor High School
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