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B+
Schools in Brisbane · Jefferson Union High School District, Brisbane Elementary School District

Brisbane’s public schools outscore 72% of California districts

Reading proficiency in Brisbane’s districts is 56%, above the California average (47%). The grade covers the three public school districts serving Brisbane, 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.

#225of 847 California townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% 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.

Reading proficiency
56%
▲ 10 pts vs CA 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
35%
▲ 2 pts vs CA 33%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90%
▲ 4 pts vs CA 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$23.8K
▲ 12% vs CA $21.2K
FY2024 · Jefferson Union High
Students per teacher
18.9
CA 21.6 · smaller classes
Schools in town
2
3,458 students on the public path
In brief

Brisbane’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 278 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Brisbane’s, its schools beat 52%, lower than their 72% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 56% and math 35% across its districts in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

Jefferson Union High spends $23,810 per student and Brisbane Elementary $25,874, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and three high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is down 12% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Brisbane’s grade

B+ Test scoresC+ Graduation

B+: better than 72% of California school districts, #225 of 847 California towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

California school districts we grade (1,872)Better than 72%
Lower resultsHigher results
California towns with similar household incomes (278)Better than 52%
B+A−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,438 test results and a graduating class of 1,020 could put Brisbane anywhere from B+ to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 94% of Brisbane’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,437 in math, 1,437 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Brisbane, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–5Brisbane ElementaryBrisbane Elementary School DistrictA−
6–8Lipman MiddleBrisbane Elementary School DistrictA−
9–123 high schoolsDepends on your addressA− to A+

To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

Three districts serve Brisbane

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Jefferson Union High School DistrictGrades 9–12 · 5 schools · 3,650 students, down 12% since 2020–21 · 19.0 per teacher (CA 21.6)
$23,810CA $21,206 · FY2024
B+
Brisbane Elementary School DistrictGrades K–8 · 3 schools · 484 students, up 2% since 2020–21 · 16.1 per teacher (CA 21.6)
$25,874CA $21,206 · FY2024
A
Bayshore Elementary School DistrictGrades K–8 · 1 schools · 342 students, down 5% since 2020–21 · 20.1 per teacher (CA 21.6)
$20,588CA $21,206 · FY2024
C
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading · 9–12, Jefferson Union High School District61%
State average 46.7% · 918 students tested
Math · 9–12, Jefferson Union High School District31%
State average 33.1% · 917 students tested
Reading · K–8, Brisbane Elementary School District60%
State average 46.7% · 287 students tested
Math · K–8, Brisbane Elementary School District58%
State average 33.1% · 289 students tested
Reading · K–8, Bayshore Elementary School District34%
State average 46.7% · 232 students tested
Math · K–8, Bayshore Elementary School District22%
State average 33.1% · 231 students tested

Brisbane vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the California towns that share Brisbane’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
BrisbaneB+Brisbane Elementary K–8 · Bayshore Elementary K–8 · Jefferson Union High 9–12
Daly CityBJefferson Elementary K–8 · Jefferson Union High 9–12
San FranciscoB+San Francisco Unified
South San FranciscoB+South San Francisco Unified K–12 · Jefferson Union High 9–12
OaklandCOakland Unified
AlamedaAAlameda City Unified

2 of the 5 neighbors share Jefferson Union High with Brisbane for grades 9–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.

Every school in Brisbane

5 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).

District schools in Brisbaneby address
Brisbane Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
A−
207 students17:1Rate it →
Lipman Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8
A−
161 studentsRate it →
Also serving Brisbanein other towns
Westmoor High
High · Grades 9–12 · Daly City
A
1,278 students20:1Rate it →
Jefferson High
High · Grades 9–12 · Daly City
A−
1,072 students19:1Rate it →
Terra Nova High
High · Grades 9–12 · Pacifica
A+
740 students20:1Rate it →

Questions about Brisbane’s schools

Are Brisbane’s schools good?

By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Brisbane children attend outscore 72% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #225 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 52%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Brisbane in?

Jefferson Union High School District, which runs grades 9–12 and enrolls 3,650 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Brisbane kids go to high school?

One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Westmoor High, Jefferson High and Terra Nova High.

What is Brisbane’s graduation rate?

90% of the class of 2023 in Jefferson Union High School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.

How much does Brisbane spend per student?

$23,810 in Jefferson Union High School District, $25,874 in Brisbane Elementary School District and $20,588 in Bayshore Elementary School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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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.