For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,574 students in Burlingame, CA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Burlingame, CA are West Hillsborough, Crocker Middle School and North Hillsborough. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlingame, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Burlingame have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Burlingame, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Hillsborough
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
376 Barbara Way
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 344-9870
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 344-9870
Grades: K-5
| 330 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Crocker Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 Ralston Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 342-6331
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 342-6331
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
North Hillsborough
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
545 Eucalyptus Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 347-4175
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 347-4175
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
South Hillsborough
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
303 El Cerrito Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 344-0303
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 344-0303
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2385 Trousdale Dr.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3850
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3850
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1801 Devereux Dr.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3860
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3860
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #77.
Hoover Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2220 Summit Dr.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3900
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3900
Grades: K-5
| 225 students
Rank: #88.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Howard Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3880
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3880
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #99.
Burlingame Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1715 Quesada Way
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3830
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3830
Grades: 6-8
| 1,013 students
Rank: #1010.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1151 Vancouver Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3890
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3890
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
Rank: #1111.
Mckinley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Paloma Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3870
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3870
Grades: K-5
| 552 students
Burlingame, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Peninsula High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
860 Hinckley Rd.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 558-2499
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 558-2499
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Burlingame, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Burlingame, CA include West Hillsborough, Crocker Middle School and North Hillsborough. Burlingame has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in Burlingame?
11 public elementary schools are located in Burlingame.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlingame?
Burlingame public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Burlingame are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Burlingame include: Crocker Middle School vs. Burlingame Intermediate, West Hillsborough vs. North Hillsborough, South Hillsborough vs. North Hillsborough
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