Schools in 94402 — San Mateo, California
94402 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.3 — 3.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 19.2 to 78.8, a 59.6-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 94402 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Aragon High with a Scope Score of 79 and 44.7% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 24.9% 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 94402 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +6.5 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 94402 averages 16.4%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 94402 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 94402
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 94402 are classified as Growth Engine (2) or On the Rise — 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 94402
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aragon High San Mateo Union High Strong All-Around | 79 | San Mateo | 44.7% | 70.5% | 8.7% | 2.4% |
| 2 | Highlands Elementary San Mateo-Foster City Strong All-Around | 59 | San Mateo | 35.3% | 61.3% | 11.8% | 0.4% |
| 3 | Baywood Elementary San Mateo-Foster City Culture First | 56 | San Mateo | 37.0% | 59.2% | 13.2% | 0.5% |
| 4 | Parkside Montessori San Mateo-Foster City Growth Engine | 53 | San Mateo | 25.7% | 54.5% | 7.0% | 0.4% |
| 5 | Borel Middle San Mateo-Foster City Growth Engine | 45 | San Mateo | 23.3% | 43.1% | 19.0% | 4.2% |
| 6 | Sunnybrae Elementary San Mateo-Foster City Building Momentum | 20 | San Mateo | 4.7% | 17.9% | 26.7% | 1.8% |
| 7 | San Mateo Park Elementary San Mateo-Foster City On the Rise | 19 | San Mateo | 3.8% | 9.8% | 28.4% | 2.9% |
Schools in 94402 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 94402
- 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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