For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,944 students in Millbrae, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 353 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Millbrae, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Millbrae has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
The top-ranked public schools in Millbrae, CA are Green Hills Elementary School, Spring Valley Elementary School and Mills High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Millbrae, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Millbrae have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Millbrae, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Hills Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Ludeman Ln.
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 588-6485
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 588-6485
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
817 Murchison Dr.
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 697-5681
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 697-5681
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Mills High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Murchison Dr.
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 558-2599
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 558-2599
Gr: 9-12 | 1,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1101 Helen Dr.
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 583-7590
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 583-7590
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Taylor Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 Taylor Blvd.
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 697-4096
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 697-4096
Gr: 6-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Millbrae, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Millbrae, CA include Green Hills Elementary School, Spring Valley Elementary School and Mills High School. Millbrae has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Millbrae?
5 public schools are located in Millbrae.
What percentage of students in Millbrae go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Millbrae are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Millbrae?
Millbrae public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Millbrae are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Millbrae include: Green Hills Elementary School vs. Spring Valley Elementary School, Meadows Elementary School vs. Spring Valley Elementary School, Spring Valley Elementary School vs. Green Hills Elementary School
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