Elementary Schools in San Bruno, California: San Bruno schools average 4.1 points above the state — but the range is 42.5 points wide.
San Bruno, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 48.9/100 — 4.1 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Monte Verde Elementary at 72/100, where 51.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. San Bruno schools average 27.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 6 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.5% (near the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 6 | Developing 48.9/100 | 27.6% | +4.1 |
| High | 1 | Developing 43.0/100 | 18.7% | -0.7 |
| Middle | 1 | Developing 37.3/100 | 18.2% | -5.4 |
How San Bruno schools compare
San Bruno has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 48.9/100 — 4.1 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Monte Verde Elementary with a Scope Score of 72 and 51.3% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. San Bruno schools average 27.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism in San Bruno averages 17.5% — near the state average of 17.9%.
How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page
School archetypes in San Bruno
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Every school in San Bruno
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monte Verde Elementary South San Francisco Unified High Ceiling | 51.3% | Strong 72/100 |
| 2 | John Muir Elementary San Bruno Park Elementary Strong All-Around | 37.9% | Solid 60/100 |
| 3 | Portola Elementary San Bruno Park Elementary Building Momentum | 26.6% | Developing 46/100 |
| 4 | Allen (Decima M.) Elementary San Bruno Park Elementary Building Momentum | 24.3% | Developing 45/100 |
| 5 | Capuchino High San Mateo Union High Building Momentum | 18.7% | Developing 43/100 |
| 6 | Lomita Park Elementary Millbrae Elementary Building Momentum | 17.4% | Developing 41/100 |
| 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 30/100 |
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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology