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Elementary Schools in Millbrae, California

Above Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 71.6/100

Millbrae, California has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 71.6/100 — 27.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Mills High at 82/100, where 45.4% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Millbrae schools average 46.0% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 5 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.6% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
71.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
18.6
63.2 – 81.8
Avg Exceeded %
46.0%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
8.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How Millbrae schools compare

Millbrae's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 71.6 — 27.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 63.2 to 81.8, a 18.6-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Mills High with a Scope Score of 82 and 45.4% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Millbrae schools average 46.0% 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 Millbrae averages 8.6%, 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 Millbrae

4 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling

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

Schools in Millbrae ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Mills High
San Mateo Union High Strong All-Around
82San Mateo45.4%72.6%9.6%3.0%
2Green Hills Elementary
Millbrae Elementary High Ceiling
77San Mateo53.7%80.9%8.4%0.1%
3Spring Valley Elementary
Millbrae Elementary Strong All-Around
70San Mateo48.0%69.1%8.0%0.6%
4Taylor Middle
Millbrae Elementary Strong All-Around
66San Mateo37.7%64.2%7.0%3.0%
5Meadows Elementary
Millbrae Elementary Strong All-Around
63San Mateo45.1%73.1%10.0%1.1%

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 Millbrae

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.

St. Dunstan Catholic School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 207 students
8:1Private
Glen Oaks Montessori School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-TK · 2 students
2:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Millbrae

  • 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 Millbrae good?
Millbrae's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 71.6/100, which is 27.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 46.0% 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 Millbrae?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Millbrae is Mills High with a Scope Score of 82/100 and 45.4% 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 Millbrae schools compare to the state average?
Millbrae elementary schools average a Scope Score of 71.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (27.8 points above). The exceeded rate averages 46.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 63.2 to 81.8, a 18.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Millbrae?
Millbrae has 5 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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