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Elementary Schools in Belmont, California: Belmont schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 73.6/100

Belmont, California has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 73.6/100 — 28.8 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Central Elementary at 87/100, where 74.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Belmont schools average 59.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 4 schools, 3 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.0% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
73.6
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
35.4
51.7 – 87.0
Avg Exceeded %
59.2%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
9.0%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary4Strong
73.6/100
59.2%+28.8
High1Strong
75.1/100
52.3%+31.4
Middle1Strong
84.2/100
63.5%+41.6

How Belmont schools compare

Belmont has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 73.6/100 — 28.8 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Central Elementary with a Scope Score of 87 and 74.3% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Belmont schools average 59.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Belmont averages 9.0% — below the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Belmont

3 High Ceiling1 Solid Base

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

Every school in Belmont

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Central Elementary
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary High Ceiling
74.3%Strong
87/100
2Ralston Intermediate
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary High Ceiling
63.5%Strong
84/100
3Fox Elementary
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary High Ceiling
63.7%Strong
83/100
4Carlmont High
Sequoia Union High High Ceiling
52.3%Strong
75/100
5Cipriani Elementary
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary High Ceiling
53.3%Strong
73/100
6Nesbit Elementary
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary Solid Base
45.4%Solid
52/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 6 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Belmont

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Notre Dame High School
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 417 students
15:1Private
Belmont Oaks Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-5 · 224 students
13:1Private
Charles Armstrong School
Nonsectarian · Grades 2-8 · 224 students
5:1Private
Serendipity School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-5 · 143 students
5:1Private
Notre Dame Elementary School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 120 students
12:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Belmont

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Belmont good?
Belmont's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 73.6/100, which is 28.8 points above the state average. 59.2% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Belmont?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Belmont is Central Elementary with a Scope Score of 87/100 and 74.3% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Belmont schools compare to the state average?
Belmont elementary schools average a Scope Score of 73.6/100 — 28.8 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 59.2% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.0% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Belmont?
Belmont has 4 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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