Public, Magnet, or Charter? San Mateo County Schools Explained in 6 Minutes

By Burt Tsuei

A Realtor with 20+ Years of proven track record of high quality service in the San Mateo County/Bay Area. A lifelong Bay Area resident, Burt works with buyers and sellers from Pacifica to South San Francisco to Redwood City and beyond.

If you’re buying a home in San Mateo County with school-age kids, the city on your mailing address does not tell you what school your child will attend, and most buyers don’t realize that until it’s too late. In this 6-minute video, Burt Tsuei breaks down the three main types of schools on the Peninsula, traditional public, magnet, and charter, how each one works, and the one practical step every family should take before writing an offer. Whether you’re relocating to the Bay Area, moving up within the county, or buying your first home, this is the school primer you want before you start touring properties.

If you have questions about a specific neighborhood or address, call or text Burt directly at 650-274-3598.

Burt Tsuei is Team Lead at Burt Tsuei Real Estate Group with Keller Williams Peninsula Estates, serving all of San Mateo County, including Burlingame, San Mateo, Redwood City, San Carlos, Belmont, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Menlo Park, Hillsborough, and surrounding communities.

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