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Oct 29th, 2008
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Peninsula

San Mateo County

Located between San Francisco and Santa Clara counties on the San Francisco Bay, San Mateo County has the second-highest income per capita in the Bay Area and consistently falls in the top five in per-capita income in the state of California. The county covers 531 square miles and boasts 54-miles of spectacular coastline bluffs and beaches, with 74 percent of its land in agricultural use, watershed, open space, wetlands or parks. Mild climate, abundant natural resources, picturesque landscape of oak-tree dotted rolling green foothills, creeks and majestic stands of old redwoods best describes San Mateo County, one of the most attractive communities in California.

During the Silicon Valley “boom” of 2000, the county’s population pushed to 730,000. Information, bioscience and medical technology industries all call San Mateo County home. Companies such as Oracle Corporation, Siebel Systems, Electronic Arts, DreamWorks, Genentech, Nektar, Gilead, Cell Genesis, Applied Biosystems and InterMune maintain campus locations here.

The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is located in an unincorporated area of the county. According to the airport, SFO is the 14-largest airport in the U.S. with 35.3 million passengers reported in 2007, a 6.6 percent increase from the previous year. Fifty-five airlines, 21 of which provide international service, fly from the airport. United Airlines and American Airlines are the two largest airlines at SFO.

Education

Parents In the San Mateo-Foster City School District have many educational choices for their children. They can choose to attend their neighborhood school, another neighborhood school through the intradistrict transfer process, or if their child has a passion for a particular subject, they can also choose a magnet school that focuses on that interest. Parents can also choose between a year-round or a more traditional school calendar. Enrollment in a school or program other than the assigned neighborhood school is based on the availability of space at the requested school and is not guaranteed.

For more information, contact:

San Mateo County Office of Education

101 Twin Dolphin Drive
Redwood City, CA 94065
650-802-5300
www.smcoe.k12.ca.us

Community Colleges:

Canada College, Redwood City

650-306-3100

College of San Mateo, San Mateo

650-574-6161

Skyline College, San Bruno

650-738-4100

Largest Cities in San Mateo County

San Mateo

With a population of  91,601, the city of San Mateo places a high value on the quality of life in the region, and the city's strategic business plan for economic development is designed to achieve this goal. San Mateo has a dedicated workforce, which is known for its professionalism, contemporary organizational style and responsiveness. Among the city services include park and recreation programs, an excellent library system, the San Mateo County Expo Center and the College of San Mateo. In addition, the community offers great shopping centers and many restaurants.

Situated at the crossroad of three major freeways, San Mateo provides a link with San Francisco to the north, San Jose to the south and the East Bay to the east. San Mateo's proximity to San Francisco Airport provides convenient air transportation. For more information, visit
www.cityofsanmateo.org.

Daly City

Often called “the gateway to the Peninsula,” Daly City (population 101,005) is directly south of San Francisco, off of Interstate 280. The 7.5 square mile city is the most populous community in the county. As people drive north to the city from the airport, they can see the distinctive Daly City homes dotting the hillside. While the tract houses are painted different colors, many are very similar. The weather in Daly City tends to be gray and frequently cool, but offers easy access to San Francisco. Asians in the city represent 57 percent of the population, and many specialty Asian markets abound.

Daly City has one of the area’s major shopping malls that includes a Home Depot, Nordstrom Rack and a Target store. Locals can enjoy three golf courses and access to the city’s only beach, Thornton. For more information, visit www.ci.daly-city.ca.us.

South San Francisco

South San Francisco (population 61,354) is home to the research giant, Genentech and is becoming  known as a biotech city. It is located on the northern edge of San Francisco International Airport, so it can be noisy. Despite this, homes sell for approximately $720,000, according to Sperling’s Best Places.

Redwood City

With a population of 73,691, Redwood City sits just 25 miles south of San Francisco and 25 miles north of San Jose, right in the middle of all the action. As the oldest bayside city in San Mateo County, incorporated in 1867 and the county seat since 1856, historic Redwood City is a vibrant community with a unique combination of dynamic residential, commercial, high tech and service industries.

The city’s waterfront strikes a balance between quaint and current. As the only deep-water port in the south bay, the city pays homage to its past in the look and feel of its distinct downtown, while keeping an eye on its exciting future as the Silicon Valley moves north and people migrate south to enjoy the benefits of this unique community.

Home to the Oracle Corporation and other high technology companies, Redwood City also boasts a yacht harbor, world-class accommodations and first-class entertainment and dining.

Additional cities in San Mateo County:

Burlingame 

www.burlingame.org

Belmont 

www.ci..belmont.ca.us

Hillsborough 

www.hillsborough.net

Atherton 

www.ci.atherton.ca.us

Woodside  

www.woodsidetown.org

Menlo Park 

www.ci.menlo-park.ca.us

Foster City 

www.fostercity.org

Millbrae 

www.ci.millbrae.ca.us

San Carlos 

www.cityofsancarlos.org

Northern Santa Clara County

Mountain View

Located 40 miles south of San Francisco and only eight miles north of San Jose, Mountain View (population 70,090) is home to world-class businesses such as Alza, Google, Intuit, Microsoft and Verisign, among others.

For recreation, families head to Shoreline Park, a 750-acre regional recreation and wildlife area home to many migratory birds and also a favorite destination for water sport enthusiasts. For golfers, there is an 18-hole championship level golf course and a network of trails, bridges and roadways for pedestrians, joggers and bicyclists.

For those who like the performing arts, there is the Center for the Performing Arts and a state-of-the-art 70,000 square foot library, both of which are built around the downtown's Pioneer Park and Civic Center. Downtown Mountain View provides a pedestrian-orientated destination point, offering cuisines for every taste preference, as well as specialty shops, bookstores, coffeehouses and sidewalk cafes. For more information, visit www.ci.mtnview.ca.us.

Palo Alto

Palo Alto (population 57,809) is the home of Stanford University, founded by Leland Stanford in 1891 when the population was a mere 400. Palo Alto boasts an educated populace – 43 percent of residents in the city have a graduate degree or higher. Proximity to the campus offers residents access to a wide selection of art exhibits, cultural events and lectures open to the public, as well as the opportunity to walk, bike ride and enjoy the 8,200-acre campus. Of the 15 different neighborhoods in the city, you’ll find Old Palo Alto and Crescent Park on the north side with their fine mansions. Professorville District is home to many Stanford faculty members with many homes built by Julia Morgan and Bernard Maybeck in the early 20th century. Other neighborhoods include College Terrace, where you’ll find a mix of students, engineers and retired people. The average housing prices in the area of more than $1 million reflect the area’s high desirability.

Additional cities in Northern Santa Clara County:

Los Altos Hills

www.ci.los-altos.ca.us

Select Private Schools -
Belmont

Belmont Oaks Academy

2200 Carlmont Dr.
Belmont, CA 94002
650-593-6175
www.belmontoaksacademy.com

Charles Armstrong School

1405 Solana Dr.
Belmont, CA 94002
650-592-7570
www.charlesarmstrong.org

Gloria Dei Lutheran School

2600 Ralston Ave.
Belmont, CA 94002
650-593-3361
www.gdluth.org

Immaculate Heart of Mary School

1000 Alameda de las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002
650-593-4265
www.ihmschoolbelmont.com

Notre Dame Elementary

1500 Ralston Ave.
Belmont, CA 94002
650-591-2209
www.nde.org

Notre Dame High School 

1540 Ralston Ave.
Belmont, CA 94002
650-595-1913
www.ndhsb.org

Serendipity School

2820 Ponce Ave.
Belmont, CA 94002
650-596-9100
www.serendipityschool.com

Select Private Schools -
Burlingame

Burlingame Montessori School

525 California Dr.
Burlingame, CA 94010
650-342-4445
www.burlingamemontessoriinc.org

Hope Technology

2303 Trousdale Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
650-259-0566
www.hopetechschool.org/

Mercy High School

2750 Adeline Dr.
Burlingame, CA 94010
650-343-3631
www.mercyhsb.com

Our Lady Of Angels School

1328 Cabrillo Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
650-343-9200
www.olaschoolk8.org

St. Catherine of Siena School

1300 Bayswater Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
650-344-7176
www.stcos.com

Select Private Schools -
Daly City

Bay Area Christian Life Academy

310 Ottilia St.
Daly City, CA 94010
415-468-1732
www.bacla.us

Hilldale School

79 Florence St.
Daly City, CA 94014
650-756-4737
http://hilldale.pinnacleschools.net/

Hope Lutheran School

55 San Fernando Way
Daly City, CA 94014
650-991-4673
www.hopedalycity.org

Our Lady of Mercy School

7 Elmwood Dr.
Daly City, CA 94015
650-756-3395
www.olmbulldogs.org

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School

80 Wellington Ave.
Daly City, CA 94014
650-755-4438
www.olphdc.org

Young World Learning Center

699 Serramonte Blvd.
Daly City, CA 94015
650-994-6599
www.monicalearningcenter.com

Select Private Schools -
Hillsborough

The Bridge School

545 Eucalyptus Ave.
Hillsborough, CA 94010
415-664-2616
www.bridgeschool.org

Crystal Springs Uplands School

400 Uplands Dr.
Hillsborough, CA 94010
650-342-4175
www.csus.com

The Nueva School

6565 Skyline Blvd.
Hillsborough, CA 94010
650-348-2272
www.nuevaschool.org

Select Private Schools –
Los Altos

Canterbury Christian School

101 North El Monte Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
650-949-0909
www.stpaulsanglicanchurch.org

Miramonte School

1175 Altamead Dr.
Los Altos, CA 94024
650-967-2783
www.miramonteschool.org

Pinewood School

477 Fremont Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024
650-949-5775
www.pinewood.edu

St. Nicolas School

12816 South El Monte Ave.
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
650-941-4056
www.stnicholaslah.com

St. Simon School

1840 Grant Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94024
650-968-9952, Ext. 43
www.stsimon.com

School for Independent Learners
(Los Altos Main Branch)

909 San Antonio Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94022
650-941-4350
www.schoolforindependentlearners.com

Waldorf School of the Peninsula

11311 Mora Dr.
Los Altos, CA 94024
650-948-8433
www.waldorfpeninsula.org

Select Private Schools -
Palo Alto

Bowman International School

4000 Terman Dr.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
650-813-9131
www.bowmanschool.org

Castilleja School

1310 Bryant St.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-328-3160
www.castilleja.org

Emerson School and HeadsUp! Child Development Center

2800 West Bayshore Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
650-424-1267
www.headsup.org

Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School

450 San Antonio Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
650-494-8200
www.hausner.com

Keys School

2890 Middlefield Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
650-328-1711
www.keysschool.com

Kehillah Jewish High School

3900 Fabian Way
Palo Alto, CA 94303
650-213-9600
http://kehillah.org

St. Elizabeth Seton School

1095 Channing Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-326-9004
http://seton.ca.campusgrid.net/home

Torah Academy

3070 Louis Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
650-424-9800

Select Private Schools -
Menlo Park

Beechwood School

50 Terminal Ave.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-327-5052
www.beechwoodschool.org

German-American International School

275 Elliot Dr.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-324-8617
www.germanamericanschool.org

Lydian Academy

815 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-321-0550
www.lydianacademy.com

Mid Peninsula High School

1340 Willow Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-321-1991
www.mid-pen.com

Nativity School

1250 Laurel St.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-325-7304
www.nativityschool.com

Peninsula School

920 Peninsula Way
Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-325-1584
www.peninsulaschool.org

Phillips Brooks School

2245 Avy Ave.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-854-4545
www.phillipsbrooks.org

St. Raymond’s School

1211 Arbor Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-322-2312
www.straymond.org

Trinity School

2650 Sand Hill Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-854-0288
www.trinity-mp.org

Select Private Schools -
San Mateo

Alpha Beacon Christian School

525 West 42nd Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
650-212-4222
www.alphabeacon.org

The Carey School

One Carey School Lane
San Mateo, CA 94403
650-345-8205
www.careyschool.com

Grace Lutheran School

2825 Alameda de las Pulgas
San Mateo, CA 94403
650-345-9068
www.gracelutheran-lcms.org

Junipero Serra School

451 West 25th Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
650-345-8207
www.serrahs.com

Odyssey School

201 Polhemus Rd.
San Mateo, CA 94402
650-548-1500
www.odysseyms.org

Pacific Rim International School

454 Peninsula Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
650-685-1881
www.pacificriminternationalschool.org

St. Matthew Catholic

910 South El Camino Real
San Mateo, CA 94402
650-343-1373
www.stmatthewcath.org

St. Matthews Episcopal School

16 Baldwin
San Mateo, CA 94401
650-342-5436
www.smeds.info

Serendipity School

3172 Clearview Way
San Mateo, CA 94402
650-574-7400
www.serendipityschool.com

Stanbridge Academy

515 East Poplar Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
650-375-5860
www.stanbridgeportal-com

 

 
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