For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,580 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 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Burlingame, CA (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
Rank: #55.
Franklin Elementary 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
| 360 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary 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
| 411 students
Rank: #77.
Hoover Elementary 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
| 215 students
Rank: #88.
Washington Elementary 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
| 399 students
Rank: #99.
Burlingame Intermediate
(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
| 1,059 students
Rank: #1010.
Roosevelt Elementary 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
| 305 students
Rank: #1111.
Mckinley Elementary 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
| 569 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 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (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, South Hillsborough vs. North Hillsborough, West Hillsborough vs. North Hillsborough
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