Meadows Elementary

Meadows Elementary is a public school in Millbrae, California, serving 332 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. It earns a composite score of 9.3 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — and ranks first among all five public schools in Millbrae. Against the full California field of 9,533 public schools, Meadows places #114, outperforming 99% of the state.

That standing puts it in rare company. Academic scores reach 9.4 out of 10, and growth scores push higher still at 9.9 out of 10. The growth figure is particularly telling — it indicates students are advancing at an accelerated pace year over year relative to their California peers, not just arriving with advantages.

Among California's 5,817 elementary schools, Meadows ranks #91, placing it in the top 2% at its grade level. The school operates as a standard public school with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.1 to 1. For families evaluating elementary options in Millbrae, Meadows is the top-ranked school in town and one of the most consistently high-performing elementary schools in the state.

The student-teacher ratio at Meadows Elementary is 22.1:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.