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San Carlos Elementary School District

1200 Industrial Rd. Unit 9
San Carlos, CA 94070-4129
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

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 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,765 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.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in San Carlos Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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 Arundel Elementary School. 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 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,765 Students
5,826,818 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
268,016 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

San Carlos Elementary School District, which is ranked #36 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#36 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 5%)
76%
34%
81%
47%
70%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
24%
12%
% Hispanic
15%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
44%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

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.
This School District
This State (CA)
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 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1901 White Oak Way
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7317
Gr: K-3 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Brittan Acres Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2000 Belle Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7307
Gr: K-3 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Arundel Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
200 Arundel Rd.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7311
Gr: K-3 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Mariposa
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
750 Dartmouth Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 832-4201
Gr: 4-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Heather Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2757 Melendy Dr.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7303
Gr: K-3 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Arroyo
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1710 Arroyo Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 632-8300
Gr: 4-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Central Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
757 Cedar St.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7321
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Tierra Linda Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
750 Dartmouth Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7370
Gr: 6-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
San Carlos Student Services Preschool
Special Education School
1200 Industrial Road Unit 9
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 590-5947

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to San Carlos Elementary School District?
San Carlos Elementary School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,765 students.
What is the rank of Sanrlos Elementary School District?
Sanrlos Elementary School District is ranked #36 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
44% of Sanrlos Elementary School District students are White, 24% 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 21:1, 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 $16,238 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 2,765 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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