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Elementary Schools in Hillsborough, California

Above Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 88.0/100

Hillsborough, California has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 88.0/100 — 44.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is North Hillsborough at 97/100, where 75.7% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Hillsborough schools average 67.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 4 schools, 4 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 4.4% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
88.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
15.1
81.9 – 97.0
Avg Exceeded %
67.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
4.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How Hillsborough schools compare

Hillsborough's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 88.0 — 44.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 81.9 to 97.0, a 15.1-point spread.

The top-ranked school is North Hillsborough with a Scope Score of 97 and 75.7% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Hillsborough schools average 67.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Hillsborough averages 4.4%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Hillsborough

4 High Ceiling

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Hillsborough ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1North Hillsborough
Hillsborough City Elementary High Ceiling
97San Mateo75.7%93.4%3.7%0.2%
2South Hillsborough
Hillsborough City Elementary High Ceiling
90San Mateo74.0%90.4%5.2%1.2%
3West Hillsborough
Hillsborough City Elementary High Ceiling
83San Mateo65.2%85.0%3.7%0.8%
4Crocker Middle
Hillsborough City Elementary High Ceiling
82San Mateo55.6%81.2%5.0%0.8%

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Hillsborough

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

The Nueva Middle School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 946 students
8:1Private
The Bridge School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-4 · 8 students
3:1Private
La Petite Montessori School LLC
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 1 students
1:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Hillsborough

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Hillsborough good?
Hillsborough's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 88.0/100, which is 44.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 67.6% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Hillsborough?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Hillsborough is North Hillsborough with a Scope Score of 97/100 and 75.7% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Hillsborough schools compare to the state average?
Hillsborough elementary schools average a Scope Score of 88.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (44.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 67.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 4.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 81.9 to 97.0, a 15.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Hillsborough?
Hillsborough has 4 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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