4.8(121)
Renowned gifted school with a design-thinking curriculum.
I-LabDesign ThinkingSocial-Emotional
Schools in San Mateo County
Peninsula schools known for STEM and strong community involvement. Explore 11 San Mateo County schools — including public, private, charter, and magnet options across 11 cities. Compare ratings, programs, and special-education support to find the right fit for your family.
11 schools 11 cities 4 districts
Top-rated schools in San Mateo County
Open search & filters4.7(78)
Independent 6-12 school with rigorous college-prep academics.
APArtsAthletics
PublicK-5 Verified
Redwood Shores Elementary
Redwood City, San Mateo County · Belmont-Redwood Shores School District
4.6(132)
SpEd supportFamily-favorite elementary on the water with a strong STEAM focus.
STEAMMusicGarden
Public9-12 Verified
Carlmont High School
Belmont, San Mateo County · Sequoia Union High School District
4.5(264)
SpEd supportBelmont public high with rigorous academics and a renowned biotech academy.
APBiotech AcademyJournalism+1 more
Public9-12 Verified
Aragon High School
San Mateo, San Mateo County · San Mateo Union High School District
4.5(224)
SpEd supportTop-rated San Mateo public high with strong academics and robotics.
APRoboticsAthletics
Public9-12 Verified
Burlingame High School
Burlingame, San Mateo County · San Mateo Union High School District
4.4(211)
SpEd supportBeloved community high school with strong journalism and theater.
APJournalismTheater
Public9-12 Verified
Menlo-Atherton High School
Atherton, San Mateo County · Sequoia Union High School District
4.3(289)
SpEd supportDiverse Peninsula public high with strong athletics and academics.
APAthleticsPerforming Arts
Public9-12 Verified
Sequoia High School
Redwood City, San Mateo County · Sequoia Union High School District
4.3(198)
SpEd supportHistoric Redwood City public high with an IB Diploma Programme and diverse student body.
APIB DiplomaAthletics
Public9-12 Verified
Hillsdale High School
San Mateo, San Mateo County · San Mateo Union High School District
4.3(186)
SpEd supportComprehensive public high reorganized around small learning communities.
APSmall Learning CommunitiesAthletics
Public9-12 Verified
San Mateo High School
San Mateo, San Mateo County · San Mateo Union High School District
4.3(178)
SpEd supportHistoric San Mateo public high with strong arts and athletic programs.
APAthleticsTheatre
Public9-12 Verified
Woodside High School
Woodside, San Mateo County · Sequoia Union High School District
4.2(162)
SpEd supportDiverse Peninsula public high with strong engineering and visual arts.
APEngineeringAthletics
San Mateo County districts represented
- Belmont-Redwood Shores School District
- Independent
- San Mateo Union High School District
- Sequoia Union High School District
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