Top Rankings
San Carlos Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,696 students in San Carlos Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Carlos Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in San Carlos Elementary School District are White Oaks Elementary School, Brittan Acres Elementary School and Mariposa. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. San Carlos Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
2,696 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
137 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
San Carlos Elementary School District, which is ranked #31 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#31 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
595 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
22%
12%
# Hispanic Students
403 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
55%
# Black Students
13 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,244 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
46%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
423 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
371
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
291
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
297
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
298
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
285
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
269
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
319
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
291
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
275
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,555 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,654 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,555
$21,485
Spending / Student
$16,654
$19,787
Best San Carlos Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1901 White Oak Way
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7317
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7317
Grades: K-3
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
Brittan Acres Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2000 Belle Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7307
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7307
Grades: K-3
| 336 students
Rank: #33.
Mariposa
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
750 Dartmouth Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 832-4201
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 832-4201
Grades: 4-5
| 277 students
Rank: #44.
Arundel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Arundel Rd.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7311
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7311
Grades: K-3
| 368 students
Rank: #55.
Heather Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2757 Melendy Dr.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7303
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7303
Grades: K-3
| 298 students
Rank: #66.
Arroyo
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1710 Arroyo Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 632-8300
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 632-8300
Grades: 4-5
| 277 students
Rank: #77.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
757 Cedar St.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7321
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7321
Grades: 6-8
| 427 students
Rank: #88.
Tierra Linda Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Dartmouth Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7370
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7370
Grades: 6-8
| 458 students
Rank: n/an/a
San Carlos Student Services Preschool
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1200 Industrial Rd. Unit 9
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 590-5947
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 590-5947
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Carlos Elementary School District?
San Carlos Elementary School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,696 students.
What is the rank of Sanrlos Elementary School District?
Sanrlos Elementary School District is ranked #31 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sanrlos Elementary School District?
46% of Sanrlos Elementary School District students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sanrlos Elementary School District?
Sanrlos Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Sanrlos Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,654 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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