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 8 public elementary schools serving 2,696 students in San Carlos Elementary School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in San Carlos Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 45% statewide average).
The top ranked public elementary 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. Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
7,693 Schools
# Students
2,696 Students
3,500,507 Students
# Teachers
137 Teachers
172,951 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
0.65
# American Indian Students
2 Students
16,888 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
595 Students
424,717 Students
% Asian Students
22%
12%
# Hispanic Students
403 Students
1,893,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
54%
# Black Students
13 Students
169,690 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,244 Students
754,767 Students
% White Students
46%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
14,663 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
423 Students
219,616 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
371
451,616
# Students in 1st Grade:
291
377,018
# Students in 2nd Grade:
297
379,893
# Students in 3rd Grade:
298
389,353
# Students in 4th Grade:
285
393,562
# Students in 5th Grade:
269
398,613
# Students in 6th Grade:
319
407,977
# Students in 7th Grade:
291
280,783
# Students in 8th Grade:
275
277,323
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
39,712
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
34,198
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
33,820
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
36,556
# 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 Elementary 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
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