For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,132 students in 94070, CA (there are , serving 317 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 94070, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 94070, CA 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.
Public schools in zipcode 94070 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94070, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94070, CA Public 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.
San Carlos Charter Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
750 Dartmouth Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7343
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7343
Gr: K-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
San Carlos Student Services Preschool
Special Education School
1200 Industrial Road Unit 9
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 590-5947
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 590-5947
94070, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aspire Public Schools 1564 Lau
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 329-2811
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 329-2811
Gr: 9-12
1599 Industrial Rd.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(209) 591-5400
San Carlos, CA 94070
(209) 591-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 94070, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 94070, CA include White Oaks Elementary School, Brittan Acres Elementary School and Arundel Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 94070?
10 public schools are located in 94070.
What percentage of students in 94070 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 94070 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94070?
94070 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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