Foster City Elementary vs San Mateo-Foster City Special Education Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foster City Elementary
Foster City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
624 students
San Mateo-Foster City Special Education Preschool
Foster City · Public elementary · Grades K–K
1 students
| Measure | Foster City Elementary Foster City, California | San Mateo-Foster City Special Education Preschool Foster City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #153 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #3735 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–K |
| Students | 624 | 1 |
| Enrollment | 624 | 1 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12% | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | – |
| Math proficiency | 84% | – |
| city | Foster City | Foster City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foster City Elementary is the larger school with 624 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 Foster City Elementary 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 Foster City Elementary and San Mateo-Foster City Special Education Preschool?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Foster City and Foster City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster City Elementary: 624. San Mateo-Foster City Special Education Preschool: 1. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster City Elementary and San Mateo-Foster City Special Education Preschool rank in California?
Foster City Elementary is 153rd of 5,693 and San Mateo-Foster City Special Education Preschool is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).