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Best Public Schools in Burlingame, CA


At a glance
9
Schools
5,082
Students
2
Districts
5
5-star schools
Top rankedHoover Elementary122nd of 5,857 California elementary schools
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Biggest riser
Peninsula High (Continuation) up 299 spots statewide this year
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Smallest classes
Peninsula High (Continuation) 13.2 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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Summary:

Burlingame, California, is served by nine public schools across two districts, educating approximately 4,681 students from kindergarten through 12th grade, with six elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools including a continuation school.

The Burlingame Elementary district is exceptionally strong, with all its schools performing well above state averages; Hoover Elementary and Franklin Elementary are standout top performers, while Lincoln Elementary boasts remarkably low chronic absenteeism. Burlingame High, part of the San Mateo Union High district, also ranks very high statewide with a 95.7% graduation rate.

In contrast, Peninsula High (Continuation) faces significant challenges with high absenteeism and lower graduation rates, despite having the highest per-student spending and lowest student-teacher ratio, highlighting its different student population and mission. Overall, the schools show a strong link between regular attendance and academic success, with performance remaining consistently high over time.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

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