Top Rankings
Belmont-Redwood Shores 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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,914 students in Belmont-Redwood Shores 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 Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District are Central Elementary School, Fox Elementary School and Ralston Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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
7 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
3,914 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District, which is ranked #37 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.1%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 1996–2005. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
40%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
14%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
27%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,921 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,027 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$63 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,921
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,027
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
525 Middle Rd.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4820
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4820
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Fox Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3100 Saint James Rd.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4850
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4850
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Ralston Intermediate
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2675 Ralston Ave.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4880
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4880
Gr: 6-8 | 1,082 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Redwood Shores Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
225 Shearwater Pkwy.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 802-8060
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 802-8060
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Cipriani Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2525 Buena Vista
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4840
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4840
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Sandpiper Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Redwood Shores Pkwy.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 631-5510
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 631-5510
Gr: K-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Nesbit Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Biddulph Way
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4860
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4860
Gr: K-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District?
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,914 students.
What is the rank of Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District?
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District is ranked #37 out of 1,903 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%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District?
40% of Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District?
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,027 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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