McKinley Institute of Technology

McKinley Institute of Technology is a middle school with a STEM focus sitting in Redwood City, a city that blends Silicon Valley energy with a genuinely diverse, working-class heart — and the school reflects that mix. Families drawn here tend to value hands-on, career-connected learning, though it's worth knowing that academic performance sits below state norms across English, math, and science. For parents who are actively involved and looking to supplement what the school offers, Redwood City's central Peninsula location means access to a lot of enrichment options beyond the classroom.