John Muir Elementary

San Bruno sits just south of SFO in the heart of the Peninsula, and John Muir Elementary reflects the quietly strong, hardworking character of the community around it. With math and science scores well into the top tier statewide, this is a school that will appeal to families who want serious academic preparation without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of some of the more headline-grabbing Peninsula districts. It's a solid neighborhood school in a city that often flies under the radar — which, for families who find it, tends to feel like a good-kept secret.