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Best San Mateo Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,106 students in San Mateo, CA. The top ranked public middle schools in San Mateo, CA are North Shoreview Montessori, Bowditch Middle School and Parkside Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Mateo, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in San Mateo have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in San Mateo, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Shoreview Montessori
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1301 Cypress Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 312-7588
Gr: K-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Bowditch Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1450 Tarpon St.
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 312-7680
Gr: 6-8 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Parkside Montessori
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1685 Eisenhower St.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7575
Gr: K-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Borel Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
425 Barneson Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7670
Gr: 6-8 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Bayside Academy
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2025 Kehoe Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7660
Gr: K-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Gateway Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
35 Tower Rd.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 598-2150
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #77.
Abbott Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 36th Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
2025 Kehoe Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7660
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
300 28th Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7551
Gr: 6-8 | 2 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in San Mateo, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in San Mateo, CA include North Shoreview Montessori, Bowditch Middle School and Parkside Montessori. San Mateo has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in San Mateo?
7 public middle schools are located in San Mateo.
What is the racial composition of students in San Mateo?
San Mateo public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in San Mateo are often viewed compared to one another?

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