Foster City Elementary
Foster City, CA · San Mateo-Foster City · Grades K-5
482nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 91%▼ Declining
Foster City Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Foster City Elementary 482nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 91% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 96th in 2015 to 91th in 2025 — declining.
Foster City Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 330 students tested
Foster City Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 679 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 54.7% | 57.0% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| White | 28.0% | 19.4% | ▼ 8.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.0% | 12.4% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.6% | 9.0% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Foster City Elementary
Typical home value $1.76M in zip 94404 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Foster City Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Beach Park ElementarySan Mateo-Foster City · 0.6 mi away578th of 5,659
ELA 67% · Math 78% - 9George Hall ElementarySan Mateo-Foster City · 1.1 mi away882nd of 5,659
ELA 68% · Math 64% - 10Brewer Island ElementarySan Mateo-Foster City · 1.3 mi away545th of 5,659
ELA 71% · Math 75% - 8Nesbit ElementaryBelmont-Redwood Shores Elementary · 1.4 mi away1,393rd of 5,659
ELA 60% · Math 55% - –San Mateo-Foster City Special Education PreschoolSan Mateo-Foster City · 1.4 mi away
- 10College Park ElementarySan Mateo-Foster City · 1.5 mi away166th of 5,659
ELA 78% · Math 87% - 10Central ElementaryBelmont-Redwood Shores Elementary · 1.6 mi away30th of 5,659
ELA 89% · Math 91% - 9Audubon ElementarySan Mateo-Foster City · 1.7 mi away968th of 5,659
ELA 61% · Math 69%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Foster City Elementary in?
Foster City Elementary is part of the San Mateo-Foster City district in Foster City, California.
Is Foster City Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Foster City Elementary 482nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 91% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Foster City Elementary?
Asian 57%, White 19%, Two or more races 12%, Hispanic 9% (679 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Foster City Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94404 is $1.76M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.