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Elementary Schools in Belmont, California

Above Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 78.7/100

Belmont, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 78.7/100 — 35.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Central Elementary at 91/100, where 74.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Belmont schools average 58.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 6 schools, 5 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.6% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

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%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
9.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How Belmont schools compare

Belmont's 6 ranked elementary schools average 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.

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

High-ceiling schools: Belmont schools average 58.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Belmont averages 9.6%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Belmont

5 High Ceiling1 Solid Base

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

Schools in Belmont ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Central Elementary
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary High Ceiling
74.3%Strong
91/100
2Ralston Intermediate
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary High Ceiling
63.5%Strong
86/100
3Carlmont High
Sequoia Union High High Ceiling
52.3%Strong
83/100
4Fox Elementary
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary High Ceiling
63.7%Strong
82/100
5Cipriani Elementary
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary High Ceiling
53.3%Strong
74/100
6Nesbit Elementary
Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary Solid Base
45.4%Solid
57/100

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

  • 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.

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