Schools in 94401 — San Mateo, California: 94401 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
94401 has 4 ranked schools in San Mateo, averaging a Scope Score of 57.6/100 — 12.7 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 22.4 to 90.7, a 68.2-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 91 and 61.2% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 35.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Schools in 94401 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +5.2 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 94401 averages 15.6%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94401 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94401 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94401 | San Mateo | 4 | Solid 57.6/100 | — |
| 94402 | San Mateo | 7 | Developing 46.6/100 | -11.0 |
| 94403 | San Mateo | 8 | Developing 44.7/100 | -12.9 |
| 94404 | Foster City | 5 | Solid 67.7/100 | +10.1 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
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
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College Park Elementary San Mateo-Foster City High Ceiling | 61.2% | Strong 91/100 |
| 2 | North Shoreview Montessori San Mateo-Foster City Growth Engine | 43.6% | Solid 59/100 |
| 3 | San Mateo High San Mateo Union High Strong All-Around | 32.7% | Solid 58/100 |
| 4 | LEAD Elementary San Mateo-Foster City Building Momentum | 4.4% | Needs Support 22/100 |
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.
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