Top 5 Best Half Moon Bay Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,506 students in Half Moon Bay, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 318 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Half Moon Bay, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Half Moon Bay, CA are Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School), Half Moon Bay High School and El Granada Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Half Moon Bay, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Half Moon Bay have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Half Moon Bay, CA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pilarcitos Alternative High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
498 Kelly Ave.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7224
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
Half Moon Bay High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Lewis Foster Dr.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,024 students
Rank: #33.
El Granada Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Santiago St.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7150
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #44.
Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Church St.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7190
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #55.
Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
490 Miramontes Ave.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7160
Grades: K-5
| 542 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Half Moon Bay, CA?
How many public schools are located in Half Moon Bay?
5 public schools are located in Half Moon Bay.
What percentage of students in Half Moon Bay go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Half Moon Bay are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Half Moon Bay?
Half Moon Bay public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Half Moon Bay are often viewed compared to one another?

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