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 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.
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 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
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
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
0.63
% 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.
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 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
Rank: n/an/a
San Carlos Student Services Preschool
Special Education School
1200 Industrial Road 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 2,765 students.
What is the rank of Sanrlos Elementary School District?
Sanrlos Elementary School District is ranked #31 out of 1,925 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?
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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