For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,727 students in Burlingame, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Burlingame, CA are Burlingame High School, Peninsula High (Continuation School) and Peninsula High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlingame, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Burlingame have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.
Burlingame, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Burlingame High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Burlingame, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burlingame High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Mangini Way
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 558-2899
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 558-2899
Grades: 9-12
| 1,540 students
Rank: #22.
Peninsula High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
860 Hinckley Rd.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 558-2402
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 558-2402
Grades: 9-12
| 186 students
Rank: #33.
Peninsula High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
860 Hinckley Rd.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 558-2499
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 558-2499
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Burlingame, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Burlingame, CA include Burlingame High School, Peninsula High (Continuation School) and Peninsula High School. Burlingame has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Burlingame?
3 public high schools are located in Burlingame.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlingame?
Burlingame public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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