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 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,765 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 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
7,700 Schools
# Students
2,765 Students
3,822,920 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
174,000 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
San Carlos Elementary School District, which is ranked #31 of all 1,925 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
0.71
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
16,785 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
662 Students
454,357 Students
% Asian Students
24%
12%
# Hispanic Students
418 Students
2,114,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
55%
# Black Students
11 Students
189,461 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,206 Students
787,389 Students
% White Students
44%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
15,077 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
446 Students
240,557 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
425
519,574
# Students in 1st Grade:
278
396,601
# Students in 2nd Grade:
305
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
292
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
293
426,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
280
430,582
# Students in 6th Grade:
284
432,936
# Students in 7th Grade:
319
312,207
# Students in 8th Grade:
289
312,649
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
44,929
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
37,487
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
37,249
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
41,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,042 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,238 is less than the state median of $18,396. 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
$20,042
$19,974
Spending / Student
$16,238
$18,396
Best San Carlos Elementary School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Oaks Elementary 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
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
Brittan Acres Elementary 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
| 372 students
Rank: #33.
Mariposa
(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
| 286 students
Rank: #44.
Arundel Elementary 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
| 376 students
Rank: #55.
Heather Elementary 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
| 308 students
Rank: #66.
Arroyo
(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
| 287 students
Rank: #77.
Central Middle 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
| 434 students
Rank: #88.
Tierra Linda Middle 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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