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Schools in 94066 — San Bruno, California

94066 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.3 — 3.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 27.3 to 75.3, a 47.9-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
47.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
47.9
27.3 – 75.3
Avg Exceeded %
25.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
18.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How 94066 schools perform

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

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 25.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 8.7 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94066. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 94066 averages 18.8%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 94066 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94066
94066San Bruno8Developing
47.3/100
94063Redwood City4Developing
32.4/100
-14.9
94062Redwood City6Solid
58.2/100
+10.8
94061Redwood City3Developing
41.4/100
-5.9

School archetypes in 94066

1 High Ceiling1 Growth Engine6 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 94066 is classified as Growth Engine — 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 94066

#SchoolExceededScore
1Monte Verde Elementary
South San Francisco Unified High Ceiling
51.3%Strong
75/100
2John Muir Elementary
San Bruno Park Elementary Growth Engine
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

Schools in 94066 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 94066

  • 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 San Bruno good?
San Bruno's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.3/100, which is 3.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 25.3% 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 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 47.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (3.6 points above). The exceeded rate averages 25.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 27.3 to 75.3, a 47.9-point spread.
How many schools are in San Bruno?
San Bruno has 8 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.