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Beresford Elementary

San Mateo-Foster City · San Mateo County · 300 28th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403-2405

(650) 312-7551 · beresford.smfcsd.net

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5/10
#2875
Rank 2875 out of 5,722
Top 50%
English Language Arts5/10 · #3138 · 45th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2679 · 53rd percentile
Science5/10 · #2836 · 49th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Beresford Elementary sits in the heart of San Mateo, a Bay Area city that blends suburban comfort with easy access to San Francisco and Silicon Valley — making it a popular landing spot for families who want a little breathing room without straying too far from the action. The school lands right in the middle of the pack statewide, with math being a relative strength, and it draws a mix of families who value a grounded, community-feel school in a city that's genuinely diverse and walkable. For parents prioritizing a solid neighborhood school with room to grow, Beresford is a reasonable fit in a city where the cost of living is high but the quality of life tends to match it.

Student Demographics

98 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
58 (59%)
White
18 (18%)
Asian
8 (8%)
Multiple Races
5 (5%)
Filipino
5 (5%)
Other
4 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners45 (46%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged61 (62%)
Students with Disabilities15 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

218
Enrollment
11.5
Teachers (FTE)
19:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
20.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #421 · 93rd percentile

286 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found