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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-5

Highlands Elementary

San Mateo-Foster City · San Mateo County · 2320 Newport Street, San Mateo, CA 94402-3838

(650) 312-7544 · highlands.smfcsd.net

8/10
#1187
Rank 1187 out of 5,722
Top 21%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1449 · 75th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #1072 · 81st percentile
Science9/10 · #1000 · 82nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into one of San Mateo's established residential neighborhoods, Highlands Elementary draws families who appreciate a solid, well-rounded elementary experience without the intensity of some of the Peninsula's more cutthroat school communities. Math and science scores trend particularly strong here, making it a natural fit for families in the Bay Area tech world who want their kids building those foundations early. San Mateo itself strikes a nice balance — close enough to San Francisco and Silicon Valley for commuters, but with a quieter, more grounded feel that suits the elementary school years well.

Student Demographics

166 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
49 (30%)
Asian
44 (27%)
White
43 (26%)
Multiple Races
21 (13%)
Filipino
3 (2%)
Other
6 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners34 (20%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged49 (30%)
Students with Disabilities17 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

379
Enrollment
20.2
Teachers (FTE)
18.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
22.4
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 Programs4/10 · #3824 · 37th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found