KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory
Elementary school in Redwood City, CA · Redwood City Elementary · Grades K-8 · Charter
On the spring 2026 state tests, 35% of KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory students met or exceeded California's reading (ELA) standard and 33% met the math standard. In reading, that is 14 points below the California average (49%). Its reading result is higher than 30% of Bay Area elementary schools, and it ranks 7th of 12 public elementary schools in Redwood City. Reading results in 2026 were about the same as in 2024, and math results were 6 points higher than in 2024.
Test scores, 2024 to 2026
| Subject | Spring 2024 | Spring 2025 | Spring 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading (ELA) | 33% | 33% | 35% | +1 pt |
| Math | 27% | 31% | 33% | +6 pts |
Compared with nearby averages
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory | 35% | 33% |
| San Mateo County | 59% | 53% |
| California | 49% | 38% |
Results by grade, spring 2026
| Grade | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd grade | 36% | 49% |
| 4th grade | 40% | 43% |
| 5th grade | 35% | 29% |
| 6th grade | 16% | 19% |
| 7th grade | 35% | 23% |
| 8th grade | 49% | 41% |
Students are tested in grades 3 to 8 and 11. Each grade is a different group of students, so differences between grades are not a trend.
Homes near KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory
The typical home value in ZIP code 94063, where KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory is located, is $1.27M, up 4.6% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Charter schools usually admit by application or lottery, so where you live may not decide whether your child can attend.
Nearby elementary schools
| Distance | School | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Connect Community Charter CharterRedwood City · Grades K-8 | 15% | 8% | $1.27M |
| 0.5 mi | Hoover ElementaryRedwood City · Grades K-8 | 18% | 12% | $1.27M |
| 0.7 mi | Taft ElementaryRedwood City · Grades K-5 | 23% | 29% | $1.27M |
| 0.7 mi | Garfield ElementaryMenlo Park · Grades K-5 | 16% | 20% | $2.93M |
| 1.5 mi | Rocketship Redwood City CharterRedwood City · Grades K-5 | 32% | 39% | $1.96M |
| 1.5 mi | Encinal ElementaryAtherton · Grades K-5 | 76% | 76% | $8.73M |
School details
- Address
- 2950 Fair Oaks Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063
Get directions · See it on our map - Phone
- (650) 482-2428
- District
- Redwood City Elementary
- County
- San Mateo County
- Grades
- K-8
- Students
- 704 (2025-26)
- Type
- Elementary school · Traditional · Charter · Magnet
- Opened
- 2015
- Website
- excelencia.kippnorcal.org
- State school code
- 41690050132068
Common questions
How did KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory do on state tests?
In spring 2026, 35% of students met or exceeded the reading (ELA) standard and 33% met the math standard, compared with 49% and 38% across California.
How many students attend KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory?
704 students were enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, in grades K-8.
How much do homes cost near KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory?
The typical home value in ZIP code 94063, where KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory is located, is $1.27M, up 4.6% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Does living near KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory guarantee a spot?
No. As a charter school it usually admits by application or lottery rather than by address.