Photo: User:Serouj · Public domainMillbrae’s public schools outscore 89% of California districts
54% of students in Millbrae’s public schools are proficient in math, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Millbrae, 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 85% 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.
Millbrae’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 249 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Millbrae’s, its schools beat 82%, lower than their 89% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Millbrae runs its own schools through grade 8, then shares
Taylor Middle (6–8) is Millbrae’s own. From grade 9, students attend the San Mateo Union High School District with Burlingame, Foster City, Hillsborough, San Bruno and San Mateo: Mills High. See the path ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 71% and math 54% 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
Millbrae Elementary spends $16,578 per student and San Mateo Union High $26,598, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Dunstan Catholic 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 Millbrae’s grade
A: better than 89% of California school districts, #77 of 847 California towns. 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 Millbrae, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Millbrae
Taylor Middle
Grades 6–8 · 756 students · 22:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Millbrae
Taylor Middle
Grades 6–8 · 756 students · 22:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Millbrae
Taylor Middle
Grades 6–8 · 756 students · 22:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Millbrae
Mills High
Grades 9–12 · 1,115 students · 20:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Millbrae
Mills High
Grades 9–12 · 1,115 students · 20:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Millbrae
Mills High
Grades 9–12 · 1,115 students · 20:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Millbrae
Mills High
Grades 9–12 · 1,115 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Millbrae runs its own schools through grade 8 (Millbrae Elementary School District). From grade 9, students attend the San Mateo Union High School District, shared with Burlingame, Foster City, Hillsborough, San Bruno and San Mateo. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Millbrae
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
Millbrae vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Millbrae’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Millbrae | A | Millbrae Elementary K–8 · San Mateo Union High 9–12 |
| San Bruno | A− | San Bruno Park Elementary K–8 · San Mateo Union High 9–12 |
| Burlingame | A+ | Burlingame Elementary K–8 · San Mateo Union High 9–12 |
All 2 neighbors share San Mateo Union High with Millbrae for grades 9–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Millbrae
7 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 Millbrae’s schools
Are Millbrae’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Millbrae children attend outscore 89% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #77 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 82%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Millbrae in?
Two districts: Millbrae Elementary School District runs grades K–8, and San Mateo Union High School District runs grades 9–12, shared with Burlingame, Foster City, Hillsborough, San Bruno and San Mateo.
Where do Millbrae kids go to high school?
Mills High, with 1,115 students.
What is Millbrae’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 Millbrae spend per student?
$16,578 in Millbrae Elementary School District and $26,598 in San Mateo Union High School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Millbrae?
Yes: St. Dunstan Catholic School (Catholic, grades K–8, 246 students).
Parents talk
What Millbrae families are saying about school.
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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.