Photo: Us Census Bureau · Public domainBaywood Park’s public schools outscore 86% of California districts
On the state math tests, 51% of Baywood Park’s students scored proficient, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Baywood Park, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 93% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Baywood Park’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 150 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Baywood Park’s, its schools beat 41%, lower than their 86% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 62% and math 51% across both districts in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
San Mateo Union High spends $26,598 per student and San Mateo-Foster City Elementary $21,975, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Odyssey School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Baywood Park’s grade
A: better than 86% of California school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Baywood Park, with each school’s own grade.
Baywood Park runs its own schools through grade 8 (San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District). From grade 9, students attend the San Mateo Union High School District, shared with Burlingame, Foster City, Hillsborough, Millbrae, San Bruno and San Mateo. Its elementary school is in San Mateo. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Baywood Park
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Baywood Park vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Baywood Park’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Baywood Park | A | San Mateo-Foster City Elementary K–8 · San Mateo Union High 9–12 |
| San Mateo | A | San Mateo-Foster City Elementary K–8 · San Mateo Union High 9–12 |
| Hillsborough | A+ | Hillsborough City Elementary K–8 · San Mateo Union High 9–12 |
All 2 neighbors share San Mateo Union High with Baywood Park for grades 9–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Baywood Park
29 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Baywood Park’s schools
Are Baywood Park’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Baywood Park children attend outscore 86% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 41%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Baywood Park in?
Two districts: San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District runs grades K–8, and San Mateo Union High School District runs grades 9–12, shared with Burlingame, Foster City, Hillsborough, Millbrae, San Bruno and San Mateo.
Where do Baywood Park kids go to high school?
One of 6 high schools, depending on your address: Aragon High, Hillsdale High, Burlingame High, San Mateo High, Mills High and Capuchino High.
What is Baywood Park’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in San Mateo Union High School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Baywood Park spend per student?
$26,598 in San Mateo Union High School District and $21,975 in San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Baywood Park?
Yes: Odyssey School (nonsectarian, grades 6–8, 50 students).
Parents talk
What Baywood Park families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Baywood Park → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.