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Best Schools in San Carlos, CA
San Carlos, CA has 23 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 16 elementary) serving 13,585 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in San Carlos exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in San Carlos, CA
The top high schools in San Carlos, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carlmont High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sequoia Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2322 Students
2. Woodside High
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Projected Test Scores
Sequoia Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1694 Students
3. Sequoia High
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Projected Test Scores
Sequoia Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1909 Students
4. Canyon Oaks Youth Center
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Projected Test Scores
San Mateo County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 7 Students
Best Middle Schools in San Carlos, CA
The top middle schools in San Carlos, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ralston Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1117 Students
2. Tierra Linda Middle
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Projected Test Scores
San Carlos Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 458 Students
3. Central Middle
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Projected Test Scores
San Carlos Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 427 Students
Best Elementary Schools in San Carlos, CA
The top elementary schools in San Carlos, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arundel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Carlos Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 368 Students
2. Central Elementary
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Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 437 Students
3. Fox Elementary
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Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 407 Students
4. Mariposa
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Projected Test Scores
San Carlos Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 277 Students
5. Brittan Acres Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
San Carlos Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 336 Students
6. White Oaks Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
San Carlos Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 255 Students
7. San Carlos Charter Learning Center
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Projected Test Scores
San Carlos Charter Learning Center District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 356 Students
8. Arroyo
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Projected Test Scores
San Carlos Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 277 Students
9. Cipriani Elementary
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Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 471 Students
10. Sandpiper Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 529 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
24.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit San Carlos, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in San Carlos, CA
How many schools are in San Carlos, CA?
San Carlos, CA has 23 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 13,585 students in total.
How do schools in San Carlos perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in San Carlos score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in San Carlos exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in San Carlos?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in San Carlos
9 of 9 schools in San Carlos carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 9
All 9 public schools we grade in San Carlos. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (4)
Other schools and academies (3)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.