Schools in 94070 — San Carlos, California: 94070 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.
94070 has 3 ranked schools in San Carlos, averaging a Scope Score of 81.6/100 — 42.9 points above the state average of 38.7 (a state average weighted to 94070's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 68.2 to 90.7, a 22.5-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 94070 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Central Middle with a Scope Score of 91 and 54.5% of students exceeding standard.
Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 55.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 18.6%, itself weighted to 94070's own level mix.
Chronic absenteeism across 94070 averages 6.0%, below the state average of 18.0%, weighted to 94070's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94070 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94070 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94070 | San Carlos | — | 3 | 81.6/100 | — |
| 94002 | Belmont | 2.0 | 6 | 75.7/100 | -5.8 |
| 94062 | Redwood City | 2.7 | 6 | 54.8/100 | -26.7 |
| 94065 | Redwood City | 2.9 | 3 | 67.1/100 | -14.5 |
| 94061 | Redwood City | 3.0 | 4 | 34.7/100 | -46.9 |
| 94063 | Redwood City | 3.6 | 6 | 32.4/100 | -49.2 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94070
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All schools in 94070
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Carlos Charter Learning Center San Carlos Elementary Strong All-Around | 55.3% | Strong 68/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Middle San Carlos Elementary High Ceiling | 54.5% | Strong 91/100 |
| 2 | Tierra Linda Middle San Carlos Elementary High Ceiling | 56.9% | Strong 86/100 |
Schools in 94070 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.
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