Top Rankings
Hillsborough City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,262 students in Hillsborough City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Hillsborough City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Hillsborough City Elementary School District 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. Hillsborough City Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
1,262 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hillsborough City Elementary School District, which is ranked #17 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
480 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
38%
12%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
56%
# Black Students
6 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
534 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
42%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
170 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
125
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
116
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
131
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
132
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
142
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
162
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
152
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
145
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
157
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,475 is higher than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,910 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,475
$19,942
Spending / Student
$27,910
$18,366
Best Hillsborough City Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Hillsborough
(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
| 294 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Crocker Middle 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
| 454 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
North Hillsborough
(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
| 268 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
South Hillsborough
(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
| 246 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hillsborough City Elementary School District?
Hillsborough City Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,262 students.
What is the rank of Hillsborough City Elementary School District?
Hillsborough City Elementary School District is ranked #17 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsborough City Elementary School District?
42% of Hillsborough City Elementary School District students are White, 38% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsborough City Elementary School District?
Hillsborough City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Hillsborough City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,910 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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