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4 schools in Hillsborough

California · Public K-12

Hillsborough, California runs 4 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 1,239 students across 3 elementary and 1 middle.

7-year change in Hillsborough

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,239
-162 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
41%
was 55%
% Hispanic
7%
was 4%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
38%
was 30%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Crocker MiddleMiddle06-08446
North HillsboroughElementaryKG-05274
South HillsboroughElementaryKG-05244
West HillsboroughElementaryKG-05275

About Hillsborough

Hillsborough is a thinly populated California city in terms of public-school footprint, with 4 schools and 1,239 students total.

For a sense of the school types, the city spans 3 elementary, and 1 middle.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 310, meaningfully below the state mean of about 578.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,239 students, shrank 12% from the 1,401 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 55% to 41%.

On this page, the community for Hillsborough discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Hillsborough, California?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Hillsborough, with a combined enrollment of about 1,239.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Hillsborough?
Hillsborough has 3 elementary, 1 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Hillsborough?
Crocker Middle is the largest public school in Hillsborough by enrollment, with approximately 446 students.
What school districts serve Hillsborough?
Hillsborough public schools are operated by Hillsborough City Elementary.
What grade levels do public schools in Hillsborough cover?
Public schools in Hillsborough serve students from kindergarten through grade 8.