Excellent
#244 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 3% in state
Parkside Montessori
Elementary School · San Mateo-foster City · San Mateo, CA
A San Mateo-foster City elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1685 Eisenhower St., San Mateo, CA 94402
- Math 63% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parkside Montessori score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Parkside Montessori sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,131/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Mateo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$179,683
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,476/mo
College educated
69.3%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94402; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 855 | Compare → |
| Lead ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Fiesta Gardens International ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| Sunnybrae ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 359 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
San Mateo-foster City
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #4 of 21
- District spending per student
- $19,671NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parkside Montessori is listed in San Mateo-Foster City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parkside Montessori
Parkside Montessori is a public elementary school in San Mateo, CA, part of San Mateo-foster City, serving approximately 419 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #244 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Parkside Montessori
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parkside Montessori
What grades does Parkside Montessori serve?
Parkside Montessori serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Parkside Montessori?
Parkside Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkside Montessori is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parkside Montessori rank in CA?
Parkside Montessori ranks #244 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Parkside Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Parkside Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Parkside Montessori?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parkside Montessori has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Parkside Montessori a charter school?
No, Parkside Montessori is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parkside Montessori a Title I school?
No, Parkside Montessori is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parkside Montessori?
20.3% of students at Parkside Montessori qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 419
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- San Mateo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (650) 312-7575
- Area population (ZIP 94402)
- 25,498
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94402; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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