Best Public Schools in Zip Code 94062

This analysis covers 9 schools in zip code 94062, serving parts of Redwood City and Woodside, California, which include 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools, revealing significant performance differences across the area.

Parents will find a mix of exceptional and struggling schools here. Standouts include North Star Academy, a middle school ranking in the top tier of the state, and Woodside Elementary, a high-performing K-8 school. In contrast, McKinley Institute of Technology faces significant academic challenges. The high schools also vary, with Woodside High showing higher graduation rates than Sequoia High.

These performance gaps exist even within the same Redwood City Elementary district. School resources, like per-student spending, do not always predict success, and chronic absenteeism is much lower at the top-performing schools. The specialized Canyon Oaks Youth Center operates with very high funding for a small student population. Overall, the Woodside Elementary district schools generally rank higher than those in neighboring districts.