Best public schools in Belmont, CA
All 6 public schools in Belmont, ranked by the share of students who met California's reading (ELA) standard on the spring 2026 state tests, with math results and nearby home values.
6public schools
5,359students enrolled, 2025-26
85%median school, reading (ELA)
80%median school, math
$2.27Mmedian typical home value across school ZIP codes
Central Elementary has the highest reading result in Belmont at 91%, and Central Elementary has the highest math result at 93%. The median Belmont school is 26 points above the San Mateo County reading average (59%) and 35 points above the California average (49%). Schools here belong to Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary, Sequoia Union High. Typical home values in these schools' ZIP codes range from $2.27M to $2.27M.
Belmont elementary schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central ElementaryBelmont · Grades K-5 | Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary | 91% | 93% | $2.27M |
| 2 | Fox ElementaryBelmont · Grades K-5 | Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary | 82% | 85% | $2.27M |
| 3 | Cipriani ElementaryBelmont · Grades K-5 | Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary | 73% | 73% | $2.27M |
| 4 | Nesbit ElementaryBelmont · Grades K-8 | Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary | 68% | 57% | $2.27M |
Belmont middle schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ralston IntermediateBelmont · Grades 6-8 | Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary | 87% | 85% | $2.27M |
Belmont high schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | UC admits, fall 2025 | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlmont HighBelmont · Grades 9-12 | Sequoia Union High | 87% | 75% | 279 | $2.27M |
How Belmont compares
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont (median school) | 85% | 80% |
| San Mateo County | 59% | 53% |
| California | 49% | 38% |