San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District, California

San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District is an elementary school district in San Mateo County, California, for grades K–8. About 136,418 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 27.8 sq mi (71.9 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
136,418 ± 723
Grades
K–8
Type
Elementary school district
County
San Mateo County
Land area
27.8 sq mi (71.9 km²)
Median household income
$165,096 ± $6,099
Median home value
$1,696,900 ± $29,420
Water area
15.3 sq mi (39.6 km²)
State
California
Census code (GEOID)
0634920
Coordinates (central point)
37.546315, -122.300785

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District, largest first

  1. San Mateo (city)103,105 people
  2. Foster City (city)32,792 people
  3. Highlands (CDP)2,450 people
  4. Baywood Park (CDP)1,580 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering elementary school districts, nearest first

  1. Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District3.2 mi east
  2. Hillsborough City Elementary School District3.2 mi west
  3. Burlingame Elementary School District4.5 mi northwest
  4. Redwood City Elementary School District5.6 mi southeast
  5. Millbrae Elementary School District5.7 mi northwest

These share a boundary with San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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