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Schools in 94404 — Foster City, California

94404 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 68.6 — 24.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 58.1 to 73.0, a 14.9-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
68.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
14.9
58.1 – 73.0
Avg Exceeded %
47.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 94404 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Beach Park Elementary with a Scope Score of 73 and 53.1% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 47.0% 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 94404 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +4.1 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 94404 averages 10.6%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 94404 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94404
94404Foster City5Solid
68.6/100
94403San Mateo8Developing
43.4/100
-25.3
94402San Mateo7Developing
47.3/100
-21.3
94401San Mateo4Solid
58.9/100
-9.7

School archetypes in 94404

3 Growth Engine1 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 94404 are classified as Growth Engine (3) — 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 94404

#SchoolExceededScore
1Beach Park Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City High Ceiling
53.1%Strong
73/100
2Foster City Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City Growth Engine
49.3%Strong
72/100
3Bowditch Middle
San Mateo-Foster City Strong All-Around
47.4%Strong
71/100
4Brewer Island Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City Growth Engine
47.3%Solid
69/100
5Audubon Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City Growth Engine
37.9%Solid
58/100

Schools in 94404 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 94404

  • 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 Foster City good?
Foster City's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 68.6/100, which is 24.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. 47.0% 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 Foster City?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Foster City is Beach Park Elementary with a Scope Score of 73/100 and 53.1% 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 Foster City schools compare to the state average?
Foster City elementary schools average a Scope Score of 68.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (24.9 points above). The exceeded rate averages 47.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 58.1 to 73.0, a 14.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Foster City?
Foster City has 5 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.