Elementary Schools in San Bruno, California
San Bruno, California has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 47.3/100 — 3.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Monte Verde Elementary at 75/100, where 51.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. San Bruno schools average 25.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 8 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.8% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
How San Bruno schools compare
San Bruno's 8 ranked elementary schools average 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.
The top-ranked school is Monte Verde Elementary with a Scope Score of 75 and 51.3% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling schools: San Bruno schools average 25.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.
Chronic absenteeism in San Bruno averages 18.8%, which is near the state average of 18.1%.
How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)
School archetypes in San Bruno
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Schools in San Bruno ranked by Scope Score
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monte Verde Elementary South San Francisco Unified High Ceiling | 51.3% | Strong 75/100 |
| 2 | John Muir Elementary San Bruno Park Elementary Strong All-Around | 37.9% | Solid 61/100 |
| 3 | Portola Elementary San Bruno Park Elementary Building Momentum | 26.6% | Developing 49/100 |
| 4 | Capuchino High San Mateo Union High Building Momentum | 18.7% | Developing 47/100 |
| 5 | Allen (Decima M.) Elementary San Bruno Park Elementary Building Momentum | 24.3% | Developing 44/100 |
| 6 | Lomita Park Elementary Millbrae Elementary Building Momentum | 17.4% | Developing 39/100 |
| 7 | Parkside Intermediate San Bruno Park Elementary Building Momentum | 18.2% | Developing 37/100 |
| 8 | Belle Air Elementary San Bruno Park Elementary Building Momentum | 8.4% | Needs Support 27/100 |
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.
Private Schools in San Bruno
Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.
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