Schools in 94401 — San Mateo, California
94401 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 58.9 — 15.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 20.5 to 87.2, a 66.8-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 94401 schools perform
The top-ranked school is College Park Elementary with a Scope Score of 87 and 61.2% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 35.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 94401 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +5.2 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 94401 averages 15.7%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 94401 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 94401
Hidden gems: 1 school in 94401 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 94401
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College Park Elementary San Mateo-Foster City High Ceiling | 61.2% | Strong 87/100 |
| 2 | San Mateo High San Mateo Union High Strong All-Around | 32.7% | Solid 65/100 |
| 3 | North Shoreview Montessori San Mateo-Foster City Growth Engine | 43.6% | Solid 63/100 |
| 4 | LEAD Elementary San Mateo-Foster City Building Momentum | 4.4% | Needs Support 20/100 |
Schools in 94401 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 94401
- 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
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