Schools
San Mateo has excellent public schools. Please read through the below list, with information compiled from each school’s website.
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Baywood Elementary School
The community of students, staff and parents at Baywood Elementary School, located in the Baywood/Aragon neighborhood, share a commitment to the learning of everyone who attends the school. The school is considered to be the best public elementary school in San Mateo. There is a rigorous academic curriculum, but they also provide experiences which embrace diversity and include fine arts, character development and social responsibility. The mission is for all members of the community to work interactively to create a love of learning in a safe, respectful and challenging environment. The Lifeskills program, a social and emotional learning program develops good character and provides tools for empowerment. The Baywood PTA pays for some academic aides and resource teachers, and this allows teachers to work with smaller groups of students in various ways. One example is the rotating groups. Each classroom is split on a rotating basis, with half the class focusing on Math or Language Arts while the other half may be attending PE or the library. These smaller groups allow the teachers to cover the curriculum and meet students’ needs.
Where: 600 Alameda de Las Pulgas, San Mateo; Phone: 650-312-7511
Beresford Elementary School
Beresford Elementary School serves a diverse population of students. The school is dedicated to developing each child into a smart, responsible citizen by balancing the need to excel academically with the goal of crating healthy adults who can succeed socially. Click here to read more about the academic programs in Math, Science and Language Arts and Social Studies.
Where: 300 West 28th Avenue, San Mateo; Phone: 650-312-7551
College Park Elementary
College Park Elementary, which is located in the Bowie Estate neighborhood of San Mateo, is a magnet school. Enrollment is open to any child that lives in the San Mateo-Foster City School District. At College Park, all students receive an academically enriched and challenging education in English and Mandarin. College Park also focuses on Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), the 2004-07 federal magnet school theme. College Park’s mission is to educate, reflect the community, reduce racial isolation and rejoice in diversity. Click here to read about all of the academic programs.
Where: 715 Indian Avenue, San Mateo; Phone: 650-312-7691
Fiesta Gardens International School
Fiesta Gardens International School is a Spanish/English magnet immersion school dedicated to developing the capacity and love for learning in all students. By nurturing creativity, critical thinking and social skills and building self-esteem and character, students are inspired to responsible citizenship. Parents of prospective kindergarten students, click here for everything you need to know.
Where: Temporary address in the Westwood Knolls neighborhood at 525 West 42nd Avenue, San Mateo; Phone: 650-312-7737
George Hall School
The George Hall School is located in the San Mateo Village neighborhood. George Hall’s teaching provides for individual differences, abilities and needs of all children, and its strategy of continuous diagnosis, assessment and evaluation allows for students to maintain a high level of performance. To read more about the Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science programs, as well as the Physical Education and Library courses, click here.
Highlands Elementary School
Highlands Elementary School, located in the Highlands neighborhood of San Mateo, has students coming from neighborhoods near and far. It is considered one of the best public elementary schools in San Mateo, right up there with Baywood Elementary. The students, who speak 17 different languages at home, are taught that they have a role in making the community a respectful one. The Lifeskills program is the foundation of the school’s culture, and all students are encouraged to develop and demonstrate qualities such as trustworthiness, truthfulness, integrity, courage, and friendship, in addition to academic excellence.
Where: 2320 Newport Avenue, San Mateo; Phone: 650-312-7544
Horrall Elementary School
At Horrall Elementary School, located in the South Shoreview neighborhood, the balanced literacy program is literature-based and includes instruction in phonics, vocabulary and reading comprehension and the Structured English Immersion Program promotes English language development. Math and science programs are activity-based. In addition to academic achievement, the Horrall community believes in developing caring, well-rounded students who are prepared for the future.
Where: 949 Ocean View Avenue, San Mateo; Phone: 650-312-7550
Laurel Elementary School
Laurel Elementary School is located in the Westwood Knolls neighborhood. ”Inspiring Lifelong Learners”, Laurel serves two neighborhoods, 94403 and 94401. There are 17 regular education classes and 3 Special Day Classes (for mild to moderate disabilities) serving 480 students.
Where: 316 36th Avenue, San Mateo; Phone: 650-312-7555
Meadow Heights Elementary School
Meadow Heights Elementary School is located in the Beresford neighborhood of San Mateo. At Meadow Heights, the Life Skills program teaches children the skills necessary to find success in social, emotional and academic situations. Each month, teachers work to integrate a monthly life skill focus into classroom curriculum. Life Skills include kindness, empathy, generosity and respect. Meadow Heights also boasts an Art in Action program, in which students learn about artists of the past in a sequential curriculum designed around the works of the great masters.
Where: 2619 Dolores Street, San Mateo; Phone: 650-312-7566
North Shoreview Montessori
North Shoreview Montessori is a public Montessori magnet school, offering an alternative curriculum while providing the same services and resources as other district schools. The Montessori philosophy focuses on the development of the total child. Each student is allowed certain limited choices about curriculum and time management based on his or her own motivation, potential, ability and need. The emphasis at North Shoreview Montessori is on language arts, mathematics and cultural studies, and the main principles of Montessori education include self-motivated learning guided by teachers, group work and individual activity, self-educational and self-correcting learning materials and emphasis on cooperation and caring for peers, younger students, the environment and the planet.
Where: 1301 Cypress Avenue, San Mateo; Phone: 650-312-7588
Parkside Elementary School
At Parkside Elementary School, located in the Shoreview neighborhood, the emphasis is on literacy development. In addition to the traditional courses offered, Parkside also houses a magnet Montessori program from Kindergarten through 5 grade, two Special Day classes, an extended day Kindergarten, a Special Education Preschool program and targeted instructional programs for English Language Development. The school’s mission is to provide students with the skills they need to function successfully. Students will acquire the academic skills necessary to pursue learning while developing an understanding and appreciation of themselves and others.
Where: 1685 Eisenhower, San Mateo; Phone: 650-312-7575
Park Elementary School
Park Elementary School aims for excellence by recognizing and developing the potential of each student. The educational program provides opportunities to develop critical thinking skills, curiosity and creativity, and students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning.Located in the San Mateo Park neighborhood, Park School provides an atmosphere which helps students develop a positive self-image, and helps them appreciate individual and cultural differences in others. This awareness will enable students to make sound ethical decisions and develop a sense of social responsibility. The school has a challenging academic program which allows students to experience success in a variety of settings, along with a safe, secure, caring environment in which to learn and grow.
Where: 161 Clark Drive, San Mateo; Phone: 650-312-7577
Sunnybrae Elementary School
Sunnybrae Elementary School provides a rigorous curriculum in which students are expected to achieve both academically and socially. Sunnybrae’s international focus, 3 mobile computer labs, newly renovated library, Art in Action program, cultural programs and assemblies makes it a unique school where your child will be actively involved in his/her own learning. Sunnybrae students learn to think for themselves, develop communication and social skills and gain deep understanding in the subject areas.
Where: 1031 S. Delaware, San Mateo; Phone: 650-312-7599
