Schools in 94402 — San Mateo, California: 94402 schools average near the state. The 51.5-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
94402 has 7 ranked schools in San Mateo, averaging a Scope Score of 46.6/100 — within 1.7 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 19.6 to 71.1, a 51.5-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 71 and 44.7% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 24.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Schools in 94402 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth 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 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94402 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94402 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94402 | San Mateo | 7 | Developing 46.6/100 | — |
| 94401 | San Mateo | 4 | Solid 57.6/100 | +11.0 |
| 94403 | San Mateo | 8 | Developing 44.7/100 | -1.9 |
| 94404 | Foster City | 5 | Solid 67.7/100 | +21.1 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
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
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aragon High San Mateo Union High Strong All-Around | 44.7% | Strong 71/100 |
| 2 | Highlands Elementary San Mateo-Foster City Strong All-Around | 35.3% | Solid 58/100 |
| 3 | Baywood Elementary San Mateo-Foster City Culture First | 37.0% | Solid 54/100 |
| 4 | Parkside Montessori San Mateo-Foster City Growth Engine | 25.7% | Solid 53/100 |
| 5 | Borel Middle San Mateo-Foster City Growth Engine | 23.3% | Developing 48/100 |
| 6 | San Mateo Park Elementary San Mateo-Foster City On the Rise | 3.8% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 7 | Sunnybrae Elementary San Mateo-Foster City Building Momentum | 4.7% | Needs Support 20/100 |
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.
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