San Mateo-Foster City
15 schools in San Mateo · 6,841 students
District website ↗
K–12 schools
Schools in San Mateo
Public elementary, middle and high schools from the 2023–24 directory in San Mateo, with grades, enrollment, student–teacher ratios, districts and links to school calendars.
Districts
School districts
The districts that run public schools in this city, with their school calendars below.
San Mateo Union High School District
3 schools in San Mateo · 4,845 students
See the calendarDistrict website ↗Calendars
All days off School calendars
No-school days, breaks, early release and events from each district’s public calendar.
San Mateo Union High School District calendar
Key dates
- Veterans Day - District Office and School Sites ClosedWednesday · All dayKey date
Coming up
- SMUHSD Board Meeting - Special Budget Study SessionThursday · 7:00 PM · District Office, 650 N. Delaware Street, San Mateo
- Mills Drama Presents: PuffsThursday · 7:00 PM · Mills High School Theater, 400 Murchison Drive, Millbrae
- Mills Drama Presents: PuffsFriday · 7:00 PM · Mills High School Theater, 400 Murchison Drive, Millbrae
- Mills Drama Presents: PuffsSaturday · 2:00 PM · Mills High School Theater, 400 Murchison Drive, Millbrae
- Mills Drama Presents: PuffsSaturday · 7:00 PM · Mills High School Theater, 400 Murchison Drive, Millbrae
- Equity Advisory Council MeetingThursday · 6:00 PM · District Office, 650 N. Delaware Street, San Mateo
- Hillsdale High Drama Presents Legally Blonde, The MusicalThursday · 7:00 PM · Hillsdale High School, 3115 Del Monte Street, San Mateo
- Capuchino High Drama presents Shakespeare in LoveThursday · 7:00 PM · Capuchino High School, 1501 Magnolia Drive, San Bruno
- Hillsdale High Drama Presents Legally Blonde, The MusicalFriday · 7:00 PM · Hillsdale High School, 3115 Del Monte Street, San Mateo
- Capuchino High Drama presents Shakespeare in LoveFriday · 7:00 PM · Capuchino High School, 1501 Magnolia Drive, San Bruno
Last checked Oct 31, 2026, 3:19 PM. Confirm dates with the district ↗. Recurring calendar entries may not appear here.
13 schools
Elementary schools
Pre-K and kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade.
K–8Bayside Academy855 students · 19.4 per teacher2025 Kehoe Ave.K–5Baywood Elementary501 students · 22.8 per teacher600 Alameda de Las PulgasK–5Beresford Elementary212 students · 19.3 per teacher300 28th Ave.K–5College Park Elementary407 students · 22.6 per teacher715-A Indian Ave.K–5Fiesta Gardens International Elementary412 students · 21.7 per teacher1001 Bermuda Dr.K–5George Hall Elementary358 students · 17.9 per teacher130 San Miguel WayK–5LEAD Elementary349 students · 19.4 per teacher949 Ocean View Ave.K–5Laurel Elementary475 students · 21.6 per teacher316 36th Ave.K–5Meadow Heights Elementary243 students · 17.4 per teacher2619 Dolores St.K–8North Shoreview Montessori293 students · 22.5 per teacher1301 Cypress Ave.K–8Parkside Montessori419 students · 22.1 per teacher1685 Eisenhower St.K–5San Mateo Park Elementary326 students · 20.4 per teacher161 Clark Dr.K–5Sunnybrae Elementary359 students · 19.9 per teacher1031 South Delaware St.
2 schools
Middle and junior high schools
Grades six through eight, roughly.
3 schools
High schools
Grades nine through twelve.
12 schools
Private schools
Independent and religious schools, from the U.S. Department of Education’s Private School Survey (2023–24).
Grades Pre-K–5 · NonsectarianThe Carey School252 studentsGrades Pre-K–6 · NonsectarianUp Academy21 studentsGrades 9–12 · Roman CatholicJserra Catholic High School863 students · All boysGrades 9–12 · Roman CatholicJunipero Serra High School859 students · All boysGrades Pre-K–8 · EpiscopalEpiscopal Day School Of St. Matthew290 studentsGrades 6–12 · NonsectarianFusion Academy - San Mateo37 studentsGrades Pre-K–12 · NonsectarianPacific Rim Int'L School23 studentsGrades K–8 · Roman CatholicSt Gregory School297 studentsGrades K–8 · Roman CatholicSt Matthew Catholic School625 studentsGrades Transitional K–8 · Roman CatholicSt Timothy School152 studentsGrades 2–8 · NonsectarianThe Burkard School34 studentsGrades Pre-K–12 · NonsectarianThe Nueva School950 students
Questions
Schools in San Mateo: questions
How many public schools are in San Mateo?
18 public schools are located in San Mateo, with about 11,686 students: 13 elementary schools, 2 middle and junior high schools, 3 high schools. Source: U.S. Department of Education, 2023–24.
What school districts serve San Mateo?
San Mateo-Foster City (15 schools); San Mateo Union High School District (3 schools).
What is the largest high school in San Mateo?
Aragon High, with 1,686 students.
Where can I find school calendars for San Mateo?
Each district’s website has its calendar, including the first day of school, breaks and early-release days. The district list on this page links to each one.
What private schools are in San Mateo?
12 private schools recorded in the NCES 2023–24 survey: The Nueva School (grades Pre-K–12, Nonsectarian); Jserra Catholic High School (grades 9–12, Roman Catholic); Junipero Serra High School (grades 9–12, Roman Catholic); St Matthew Catholic School (grades K–8, Roman Catholic); St Gregory School (grades K–8, Roman Catholic) and more.
Public school data from the U.S. Department of Education’s Common Core of Data (2023–24 directory; enrollment and teachers as reported to NCES). Private schools: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24); schools located in a private home are not listed. These are historical survey records, not confirmation of current operation. Confirm current location and admissions with each school, and enrollment boundaries with the district.