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Schools

Like the city itself, San Bruno’s education has a rich history that should not be forgotten. In the early 1900′s, real estate developers were platting San Bruno lots and many homes were being built at this time. The need for solid facilities to support education came shortly thereafter.

In 1907, the pioneer San Bruno real estate company called Hensley and Green donated a lot at 744 El Camino Real where a one-story two room building was erected. The building was constructed with pressed tin siding that simulated bricks and became to be known as the “Little Tin Schoolhouse”. It was used for classes until it became overcrowded and a new facility was built in 1910. The “Little Tin Schoolhouse” served as a home for the San Bruno City Council and was the location of city hall until 1953. After its use as a school, a city hall and even a hat shop, the “Little Tin Schoolhouse” was torn down in 1963. Presently, the site is home to Melody Toyota which, conincidentally, is made of real bricks, not pressed tin.

In 1910, a new facility, Old Edgemont Elementary School, was built on Elm Avenue. This three story, wooded structure was used by children of San Bruno until 1957. The school had ample playgrounds around the facility and the basement doubled as a recreation area. The building was razed in 1957 and is now home to the San Bruno Park District offices.

In 1916, the Northbrae grammar school, a one-story, four-room building, was erected on the San Bruno Toll Road (San Mateo Avenue) on the east side of the railroad tracks in the Belle Aire addition.  Northbrae was enlarged over the years to accomodate the influx of children during the cities period of growth during WWII.

Early movers and shakers in San Bruno’s education system were Decima A. Allen, the first librarian and namesake of Allen Elementary School. Other school board members included William Engvall, superintendent of schools in the 1950′s – 1960′s.

Today, the San Bruno Park School District is comprised of seven elementary schools and one middle school. The district serves roughly 2700 students (estimated) and has distict offices on Elm and Jenevein Avenues. The district is managed by elected board of trustees and it’s superintendent of schools is Dr. David Hutt.