For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,333 students in Belmont, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,751 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Belmont, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Belmont has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Belmont, CA are Central Elementary School, Ralston Intermediate and Fox Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belmont, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Belmont have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Belmont, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
525 Mid Rd.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4820
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4820
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
Ralston Intermediate
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2675 Ralston Ave.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4880
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4880
Grades: 6-8
| 1,113 students
Rank: #33.
Fox Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3100 Saint James Rd.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4850
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4850
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #44.
Carlmont High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 595-0210
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 595-0210
Grades: 9-12
| 2,302 students
Rank: #55.
Cipriani Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2525 Buena Vista
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4840
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4840
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #66.
Nesbit Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Biddulph Way
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4860
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4860
Grades: K-8
| 596 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Belmont, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Belmont, CA include Central Elementary School, Ralston Intermediate and Fox Elementary School. Belmont has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Belmont, CA?
6 public schools are located in Belmont, CA.
What percentage of students in Belmont, CA go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Belmont, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Belmont, CA?
Belmont, CA public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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