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Elementary Schools in San Bruno, California: San Bruno schools average 5.4 points above the state — but the range is 47.9 points wide.

Above Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 49.2/100

San Bruno, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 49.2/100 — 5.4 points above the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Monte Verde Elementary at 75/100, where 51.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. San Bruno schools average 27.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 6 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.5% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
49.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
47.9
27.3 – 75.3
Avg Exceeded %
27.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
17.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary6Developing
49.2/100
27.6%+5.4
High1Developing
46.9/100
18.7%-0.6
Middle1Developing
36.7/100
18.2%-3.8

How San Bruno schools compare

San Bruno has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 49.2/100 — 5.4 points above the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Monte Verde Elementary with a Scope Score of 75 and 51.3% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. San Bruno schools average 27.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%.

Chronic absenteeism in San Bruno averages 17.5% — near the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in San Bruno

1 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around4 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in San Bruno

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Monte Verde Elementary
South San Francisco Unified High Ceiling
51.3%Strong
75/100
2John Muir Elementary
San Bruno Park Elementary Strong All-Around
37.9%Solid
61/100
3Portola Elementary
San Bruno Park Elementary Building Momentum
26.6%Developing
49/100
4Capuchino High
San Mateo Union High Building Momentum
18.7%Developing
47/100
5Allen (Decima M.) Elementary
San Bruno Park Elementary Building Momentum
24.3%Developing
44/100
6Lomita Park Elementary
Millbrae Elementary Building Momentum
17.4%Developing
39/100
7Parkside Intermediate
San Bruno Park Elementary Building Momentum
18.2%Developing
37/100
8Belle Air Elementary
San Bruno Park Elementary Building Momentum
8.4%Needs Support
27/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 8 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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 San Bruno

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about San Bruno

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in San Bruno good?
San Bruno's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.2/100, which is 5.4 points above the state average. 27.6% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in San Bruno?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Bruno is Monte Verde Elementary with a Scope Score of 75/100 and 51.3% 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 San Bruno schools compare to the state average?
San Bruno elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.2/100 — 5.4 points above the state average of 43.8. The exceeded rate averages 27.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.5% vs. 18.1% statewide.
How many schools are in San Bruno?
San Bruno has 6 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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.