For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,279 students in the neighborhood of Serra Highlands, South San Francisco, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Serra Highlands are Buri Buri Elementary School and Alta Loma Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Serra Highlands, South San Francisco, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Serra Highlands, South San Francisco, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buri Buri Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 Del Monte Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8776
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8776
Gr: K-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Alta Loma Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Romney Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8797
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8797
Gr: 6-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Serra Highlands, South San Francisco, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Serra Highlands, South San Francisco, CA include Buri Buri Elementary School and Alta Loma Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Serra Highlands, South San Francisco?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Serra Highlands, South San Francisco.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Serra Highlands, South San Francisco?
the neighborhood of Serra Highlands, South San Francisco public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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