Schools in 94403 — San Mateo, California: 94403 schools average near the state. The 35.6-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
94403 has 8 ranked schools in San Mateo, averaging a Scope Score of 44.7/100 — within 0.2 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 27.6 to 63.3, a 35.6-point spread.
How 94403 schools perform
The top-ranked school is George Hall Elementary with a Scope Score of 63 and 42.6% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 21.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Schools in 94403 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +5.3 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 94403 averages 20.1%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94403 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94403 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94403 | San Mateo | 8 | Developing 44.7/100 | — |
| 94402 | San Mateo | 7 | Developing 46.6/100 | +1.9 |
| 94404 | Foster City | 5 | Solid 67.7/100 | +23.0 |
| 94401 | San Mateo | 4 | Solid 57.6/100 | +12.9 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94403
Hidden gems: 3 schools in 94403 are classified as On the Rise (3) — 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 94403
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Hall Elementary San Mateo-Foster City Solid Base | 42.6% | Solid 63/100 |
| 2 | Hillsdale High San Mateo Union High Strong All-Around | 32.6% | Solid 60/100 |
| 3 | Meadow Heights Elementary San Mateo-Foster City Building Momentum | 22.0% | Developing 46/100 |
| 4 | Abbott Middle San Mateo-Foster City Building Momentum | 16.9% | Developing 43/100 |
| 5 | Bayside Academy San Mateo-Foster City On the Rise | 16.0% | Developing 42/100 |
| 6 | Fiesta Gardens International Elementary San Mateo-Foster City On the Rise | 11.8% | Developing 41/100 |
| 7 | Laurel Elementary San Mateo-Foster City On the Rise | 10.3% | Developing 34/100 |
| 8 | Beresford Elementary San Mateo-Foster City Building Momentum | 16.8% | Needs Support 28/100 |
Schools in 94403 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