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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 2026 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).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By Grade <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity: <麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
7,693 Schools
# Students
2,765 Students
3,823,192 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
174,001 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
San Carlos Elementary School District, which is ranked #36 of all 1,908 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%
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
The revenue/student of $20,042 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,238 is less than the state median of $18,395. 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
$18,395
Best San Carlos Elementary School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
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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