For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,129 students in the neighborhood of Mount Carmel, Redwood City, CA.
The neighborhood of Mount Carmel, Redwood City, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.64, which is more than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Mount Carmel, Redwood City, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Star Academy
(Math: 95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
400 Duane St.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2411
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2411
Grades: 3-8
| 527 students
Rank: #22.
Orion Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
555 Avenue Del Ora
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2412
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2412
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #33.
Sequoia High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 Brewster Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-9780
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-9780
Grades: 9-12
| 1,903 students
Rank: #44.
Mckinley Institute Of Technology
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Duane St.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2410
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2410
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mount Carmel, Redwood City, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mount Carmel, Redwood City, CA include North Star Academy, Orion Alternative and Sequoia High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mountrmel, Redwood City?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mountrmel, Redwood City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mountrmel, Redwood City?
the neighborhood of Mountrmel, Redwood City public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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