Highlands Elementary
San Mateo, CA · San Mateo-Foster City · Grades K-5
1,155th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 80%▼ Declining
Highlands Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Highlands Elementary 1,155th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 80% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 87th in 2015 to 80th in 2025 — declining.
Highlands Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 168 students tested
Highlands Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 355 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 20.6% | 29.9% | ▲ 9.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 27.6% | 27.3% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| White | 39.6% | 25.4% | ▼ 14.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.4% | 17.2% | ▲ 7.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 1.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.7 pts |
Homes near Highlands Elementary
Typical home value $2.49M in zip 94402 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Highlands Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Fox ElementaryBelmont-Redwood Shores Elementary · 1.8 mi away216th of 5,659
ELA 80% · Math 82% - 10West HillsboroughHillsborough City Elementary · 2.1 mi away109th of 5,659
ELA 83% · Math 87% - 7Meadow Heights ElementarySan Mateo-Foster City · 2.1 mi away2,149th of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 48% - 8Baywood ElementarySan Mateo-Foster City · 2.3 mi away1,286th of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 60% - 10Cipriani ElementaryBelmont-Redwood Shores Elementary · 2.4 mi away376th of 5,659
ELA 77% · Math 77% - 5Beresford ElementarySan Mateo-Foster City · 2.5 mi away2,830th of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 44% - 1Laurel ElementarySan Mateo-Foster City · 2.6 mi away5,139th of 5,659
ELA 20% · Math 18% - 10South HillsboroughHillsborough City Elementary · 2.8 mi away23rd of 5,659
ELA 87% · Math 93%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Highlands Elementary in?
Highlands Elementary is part of the San Mateo-Foster City district in San Mateo, California.
Is Highlands Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highlands Elementary 1,155th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 80% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Highlands Elementary?
Asian 30%, Hispanic 27%, White 25%, Two or more races 17% (355 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highlands Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94402 is $2.49M 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.