Best public schools in San Carlos, CA
All 9 public schools in San Carlos, 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.
9public schools
3,337students enrolled, 2025-26
79%median school, reading (ELA)
79%median school, math
$2.45Mmedian typical home value across school ZIP codes
Arundel Elementary has the highest reading result in San Carlos at 87%, and Arundel Elementary has the highest math result at 97%. The median San Carlos school is 20 points above the San Mateo County reading average (59%) and 30 points above the California average (49%). Schools here belong to San Carlos Elementary. Typical home values in these schools' ZIP codes range from $2.45M to $2.45M.
San Carlos elementary schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arundel ElementarySan Carlos · Grades K-3 | San Carlos Elementary | 87% | 97% | $2.45M |
| 2 | White Oaks ElementarySan Carlos · Grades K-3 | San Carlos Elementary | 81% | 87% | $2.45M |
| 3 | San Carlos Charter Learning Center CharterSan Carlos · Grades K-8 | San Carlos Elementary | 79% | 68% | $2.45M |
| 4 | Heather ElementarySan Carlos · Grades K-3 | San Carlos Elementary | 78% | 84% | $2.45M |
| 5 | Brittan Acres ElementarySan Carlos · Grades K-3 | San Carlos Elementary | 78% | 82% | $2.45M |
| 6 | MariposaSan Carlos · Grades 4-5 | San Carlos Elementary | 78% | 79% | $2.45M |
| 7 | ArroyoSan Carlos · Grades 4-5 | San Carlos Elementary | 77% | 75% | $2.45M |
San Carlos middle schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tierra Linda MiddleSan Carlos · Grades 6-8 | San Carlos Elementary | 86% | 79% | $2.45M |
| 2 | Central MiddleSan Carlos · Grades 6-8 | San Carlos Elementary | 86% | 78% | $2.45M |
How San Carlos compares
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| San Carlos (median school) | 79% | 79% |
| San Mateo County | 59% | 53% |
| California | 49% | 38% |