Needs Improvement
#9108 of 9,539 schools in CA
Sunnybrae Elementary
Elementary School · San Mateo-Foster City
1031 South Delaware St., San Mateo, CA 94402
Enrollment
359
Student-Teacher
19.9:1
Score
3.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
359
Student-Teacher
19.9:1
Score
3.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#9,108 of 9,539
In San Mateo
#18 of 19
public schools
In district
#20 of 21
San Mateo-Foster City
School environment
7.1 / 10
Very Good
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About Sunnybrae Elementary
Sunnybrae Elementary is a public elementary school in San Mateo, CA, part of San Mateo-Foster City. Sunnybrae Elementary serves approximately 359 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Sunnybrae Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #9,108 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Sunnybrae Elementary show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 3.4 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 6.7
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
42% of students at Sunnybrae Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Sunnybrae Elementary — Students at Sunnybrae Elementary score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
71.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.0/10.
How Sunnybrae Elementary Compares
See how Sunnybrae Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1031 South Delaware St., San Mateo, CA 94402
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sunnybrae Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. North Shoreview Montessori (rated 9.3/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Parkside Montessori (rated 9.1/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, THE CAREY SCHOOL (rated 8.7/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Mateo, see our San Mateo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CENTENNIAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL San Mateo | 0.5 mi | 7.4 |
| St. Matthew Catholic San Mateo | 0.5 mi | — |
| ST TIMOTHY SCHOOL San Mateo | 0.9 mi | 6.3 |
| LEAD Elementary San Mateo | 0.8 mi | 3.5 |
| EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL OF ST. MATTHEW San Mateo | 0.8 mi | 8.0 |
| North Shoreview Montessori San Mateo | 1.0 mi | 9.3 |
| UP ACADEMY San Mateo | 1.0 mi | — |
| Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew San Mateo | 0.8 mi | — |
| Borel Middle San Mateo | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| UP ACADEMY, INC. San Mateo | 1.1 mi | — |
| COMPASS HIGH SCHOOL San Mateo | 1.1 mi | — |
| Parkside Montessori San Mateo | 0.9 mi | 9.1 |
| Fiesta Gardens International Elementary San Mateo | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| JUNIPERO SERRA HIGH SCHOOL San Mateo | 1.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Bayside Academy San Mateo | 1.0 mi | 7.2 |
| THE BURKARD SCHOOL San Mateo | 1.2 mi | 5.4 |
| The Burkard School San Mateo | 1.2 mi | — |
| THE CAREY SCHOOL San Mateo | 1.2 mi | 8.7 |
| The Carey School San Mateo | 1.2 mi | — |
| FUSION ACADEMY - SAN MATEO San Mateo | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94402 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$179,683
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$3,476/mo
Population
25,498
College Educated
69.3%
Homeownership
59.3%
Avg Commute
28 min
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Median Age
40.6
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| Antelope Elementary Littlerock, CA | 3.4 |
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| Bess Maxwell Elementary Crescent City, CA | 3.4 |
| Bridge Street Elementary Yuba City, CA | 3.4 |
| Chavez (Cesar) Elementary San Francisco, CA | 3.4 |
| Don Pedro Elementary Ceres, CA | 3.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sunnybrae Elementary
What grades does Sunnybrae Elementary serve?
Sunnybrae Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sunnybrae Elementary?
Sunnybrae Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnybrae Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnybrae Elementary is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunnybrae Elementary rank in CA?
Sunnybrae Elementary ranks #9,108 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sunnybrae Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunnybrae Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Sunnybrae Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunnybrae Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sunnybrae Elementary a charter school?
No, Sunnybrae Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunnybrae Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sunnybrae Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunnybrae Elementary?
71.9% of students at Sunnybrae Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 71.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- San Mateo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.3%
- Phone
- (650) 312-7599
Resources & Links
District
San Mateo-Foster City- District Enrollment
- 9,945
- Schools in District
- 22
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,671
- District Rank
- #20 of 21
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