Public schools in Burlingame, CA
10 open public schools with an address in Burlingame, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,082
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
25.2:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Burlingame public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Burlingame, CA: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,082 students, an average of 565 per school. The largest campus is Burlingame High (1,583 students), and the largest elementary school is McKinley Elementary (541).
Burlingame Elementary operates the most schools here (8), and 2 regular districts have at least one Burlingame campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 25.2:1, higher than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 20% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Burlingame
Elementary schools in Burlingame
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary Burlingame Elementary | KG–05 | 357 | 25.3:1 | |
| Hoover Elementary Burlingame Elementary | KG–05 | 227 | 25.2:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary Burlingame Elementary | KG–05 | 415 | 26.8:1 | |
| McKinley Elementary Burlingame Elementary | KG–05 | 541 | 27.1:1 | |
| Roosevelt Elementary Burlingame Elementary | KG–05 | 311 | 23.9:1 | |
| Washington Elementary Burlingame Elementary | KG–05 | 410 | 25.6:1 |
Middle schools in Burlingame
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlingame Intermediate Burlingame Elementary | 06–08 | 1,115 | 21.4:1 |
High schools in Burlingame
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlingame High San Mateo Union High | 09–12 | 1,583 | 19.6:1 | |
| Peninsula High (Continuation) San Mateo Union High · Alternative School | 09–12 | 123 | 13.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Burlingame
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSD Preschool Burlingame Elementary | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.1%
- Hispanic20.5%
- Black0.5%
- Asian29.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial14.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Burlingame schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,082 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Burlingame
How many public schools are in Burlingame, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Burlingame: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 5,082 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Burlingame?
Schools with an address in Burlingame belong to 2 education agencies, led by Burlingame Elementary (8 schools), San Mateo Union High (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Burlingame?
Burlingame High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Burlingame, with 1,583 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Burlingame?
No school with an address in Burlingame is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Burlingame schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Burlingame public schools is 25.2:1, higher than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Burlingame guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities