Schools in 94402 — San Mateo, California
94402 has 5 ranked schools averaging a composite score of 49.4 — 3.9 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 29.8 to 66.6, a 36.7-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 94402 schools perform
San Mateo 94402's 5 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 49.4 — 3.9 points above the California state average of 45.5. The top-ranked school is Parkside Montessori with a composite of 66.6 and 35.8% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 23.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 94402 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +5.6 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 94402 averages 17.3%, near the state average of 18.7%.