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Schools in 94002 — Belmont, California

94002 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 78.7 — 35.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 56.6 to 90.6, a 34.0-point spread. 5 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
78.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
34.0
56.6 – 90.6
Avg Exceeded %
58.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 94002 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Central Elementary with a Scope Score of 91 and 74.3% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 58.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 94002 averages 9.6%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 94002 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94002
94002Belmont678.7
94010Burlingame1373.0-5.8

School archetypes in 94002

5 High Ceiling1 Solid Base

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

All schools in 94002

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Central Elementary
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary High Ceiling
91San Mateo74.3%89.7%8.2%0.9%
2Ralston Intermediate
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary High Ceiling
86San Mateo63.5%86.5%10.3%1.8%
3Carlmont High
Sequoia Union High High Ceiling
83San Mateo52.3%78.7%11.4%2.1%
4Fox Elementary
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary High Ceiling
82San Mateo63.7%80.8%5.6%0.9%
5Cipriani Elementary
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary High Ceiling
74San Mateo53.3%77.0%7.6%0.3%
6Nesbit Elementary
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary Solid Base
57San Mateo45.4%65.7%14.7%0.9%

Schools in 94002 on the map

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 94002

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Belmont good?
Belmont's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 78.7/100, which is 35.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. 58.8% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC 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 91/100 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 78.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (35.0 points above). The exceeded rate averages 58.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 56.6 to 90.6, a 34.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Belmont?
Belmont has 6 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 six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner 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.