Bayside Academy vs San Mateo-Foster City Special Education Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayside Academy
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–8
840 students
San Mateo-Foster City Special Education Preschool
Foster City · Public elementary · Grades K–K
1 students
| Measure | Bayside Academy San Mateo, California | San Mateo-Foster City Special Education Preschool Foster City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1885 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #25017 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–K |
| Students | 840 | 1 |
| Enrollment | 840 | 1 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | – |
| Math proficiency | 43% | – |
| city | San Mateo | Foster City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bayside Academy is the larger school with 840 students compared with 1.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bayside Academy better than San Mateo-Foster City Special Education Preschool?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bayside Academy and San Mateo-Foster City Special Education Preschool?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between San Mateo and Foster City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayside Academy: 840. San Mateo-Foster City Special Education Preschool: 1. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayside Academy and San Mateo-Foster City Special Education Preschool rank in California?
Bayside Academy is 1885th of 5,693 and San Mateo-Foster City Special Education Preschool is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).