For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,584 students in the neighborhood of Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Redwood Shores are Redwood Shores Elementary School, Sandpiper Elementary School and Design Tech High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Redwood Shores Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: #22.
Sandpiper Elementary School
(Math: 73% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 533 students
Rank: #33.
Design Tech High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
275 Oracle Pkwy.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 231-2701
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 231-2701
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Rank: #44.
San Mateo County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Twin Dolphin Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 802-5588
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 802-5588
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA include Redwood Shores Elementary School, Sandpiper Elementary School and Design Tech High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Redwood Shores, Redwood City?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Redwood Shores, Redwood City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Redwood Shores, Redwood City?
the neighborhood of Redwood Shores, Redwood City public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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