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Schools in 94010 — Burlingame, California

94010 has 13 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 73.0 — 29.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.4 to 97.0, a 73.5-point spread. 9 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
73.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
73.5
23.4 – 97.0
Avg Exceeded %
51.7%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
11.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
13
With Scope Scores

How 94010 schools perform

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

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 51.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 94010 averages 11.6%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 94010 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94010
94010Burlingame1373.0
94014Daly City939.9-33.0
94015Daly City1248.7-24.3
94002Belmont678.7+5.8
94019Half Moon Bay443.4-29.6

School archetypes in 94010

7 High Ceiling2 Strong All-Around2 Growth Engine1 Solid Base1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 94010 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

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

All schools in 94010

#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%
4Burlingame High
San Mateo Union High Strong All-Around
83San Mateo48.6%74.2%10.0%1.3%
5Franklin Elementary
Burlingame Elementary High Ceiling
83San Mateo59.7%82.1%6.1%0.1%
6Crocker Middle
Hillsborough City Elementary High Ceiling
82San Mateo55.6%81.2%5.0%0.8%
7Hoover Elementary
Burlingame Elementary High Ceiling
80San Mateo63.9%85.8%6.0%0.2%
8Lincoln Elementary
Burlingame Elementary High Ceiling
74San Mateo58.6%79.5%4.7%0.1%
9Burlingame Intermediate
Burlingame Elementary Strong All-Around
70San Mateo45.9%71.4%10.5%1.8%
10Washington Elementary
Burlingame Elementary Growth Engine
62San Mateo41.5%68.2%12.9%0.3%
11Roosevelt Elementary
Burlingame Elementary Solid Base
62San Mateo45.4%67.7%9.2%0.2%
12McKinley Elementary
Burlingame Elementary Growth Engine
60San Mateo36.4%62.5%8.7%0.5%
13Peninsula High (Continuation)
San Mateo Union High Building Momentum
23San Mateo1.5%8.7%64.9%12.1%

Schools in 94010 on the map

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 94010

  • 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 Burlingame good?
Burlingame's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 73.0/100, which is 29.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 51.7% 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 Burlingame?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Burlingame 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 Burlingame schools compare to the state average?
Burlingame elementary schools average a Scope Score of 73.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (29.2 points above). The exceeded rate averages 51.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 23.4 to 97.0, a 73.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Burlingame?
Burlingame has 13 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.