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2 schools in Colma

California · Public K-12

Colma's public schools, 2 in all, serve about 785 K-12 students inside California, averaging 393 per campus.

7-year change in Colma

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
785
-186 (-19%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
9%
was 13%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
37%
was 47%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Benjamin Franklin IntermediateMiddle06-08497
Garden Village ElementaryElementaryKG-05288

About Colma

Across Colma, California, 2 public schools educates about 785 students between them.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is built around 1 elementary, and 1 middle.

Schools in Colma average about 393 students each, 32% meaningfully below the California norm.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 19%: 971 students in SY 2017-18 versus 785 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the Asian share of enrollment declined from 47% to 37%.

On this page, the community for Colma discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Colma, California?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Colma, with a combined enrollment of about 785.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Colma?
Colma has 1 elementary, 1 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Colma?
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate is the largest public school in Colma by enrollment, with approximately 497 students.
What school districts serve Colma?
Colma public schools are operated by Jefferson Elementary.
What grade levels do public schools in Colma cover?
Public schools in Colma serve students from kindergarten through grade 8.