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 8 public elementary schools serving 2,765 students in San Carlos Elementary School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in San Carlos Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 45% statewide average).
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Carlos Elementary School District are White Oaks Elementary School, Brittan Acres Elementary School and Arundel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
7,700 Schools
# Students
2,765 Students
3,822,920 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
174,006 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
San Carlos Elementary School District, which is ranked #36 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
24%
12%
% Hispanic
15%
55%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
44%
21%
% 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 Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | 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
Gr: K-3 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Brittan Acres Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2000 Belle Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7307
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7307
Gr: K-3 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Arundel Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | 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
Gr: K-3 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Mariposa
(Math: 83% | 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
Gr: 4-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Heather Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: K-3 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Arroyo
(Math: 77% | 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
Gr: 4-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Central Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
757 Cedar St.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7321
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7321
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Tierra Linda Middle School
(Math: 70% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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