Best High Schools in San Carlos, CA

San Carlos, CA has 4 high schools with 5,262 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in San Carlos score N/A% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in San Carlos N/A.

1. Carlmont High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Sequoia Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2322 Students

2. Half Moon Bay High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Cabrillo Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1024 Students

3. Sequoia High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Sequoia Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1909 Students

4. Canyon Oaks Youth Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Mateo County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 7 Students

Best Middle Schools in San Carlos, CA

San Carlos, CA has 4 middle schools with 2,684 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in San Carlos score 70% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in San Carlos greatly exceed expectations.

1. Ralston Intermediate

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1117 Students

2. Central Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

San Carlos Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 427 Students

3. Tierra Linda Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

San Carlos Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 458 Students

Best Elementary Schools in San Carlos, CA

San Carlos, CA has 11 elementary schools with 2,891 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in San Carlos score 73% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in San Carlos greatly exceed expectations.

1. White Oaks Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

San Carlos Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 255 Students

2. Arundel Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

San Carlos Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 368 Students

3. Heather Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

San Carlos Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 298 Students

4. Brittan Acres Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

San Carlos Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 336 Students

5. Redwood Shores Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 374 Students

6. Mariposa

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

San Carlos Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 277 Students

7. San Carlos Charter Learning Center

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

San Carlos Charter Learning Center District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 356 Students

8. Arroyo

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

San Carlos Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 277 Students

9. St Charles School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Charles School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 276 Students

10. Kindercourt Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Kindercourt Academy • Private • Grades KG • 45 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in San Carlos, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

San Carlos, CA has a total population of 32,231 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 69% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in San Carlos, CA

10,837

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

69%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood San Carlos, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

24.07 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.61 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

20.45 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in San Carlos, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for San Carlos, CA.

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,514 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

93 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit San Carlos, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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