About San Carlos, CALIFORNIA
Welcome to the City of Good Living! Find out more about San Carlos, CA, 94070 – top schools, beautiful homes, a downtown scene of its own, the parks and trails, and rich history which dates back to the 1700s.
POPULATION
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
RESIDENTIAL HOMES
TOTAL AREA in Sq. Miles
30,722
11,894
SCHOOLS IN SAN CARLOS
Top Schools in California
Public schools overseen by the San Carlos School District rank among the highest in the all of United States. Elementary and Middle Schools in San Carlos place within the top 5% in the state of California.
On January 2023 the California Department of Education (CDE) came out with its list of distinguished elementary schools and every elementary school in San Carlos CA made the list. Of the 5,872 elementary schools in California, only 356 were selected (roughly 6%). Leading the group is White Oaks Elementary School which ranks at about #5 of all Californian Elementary Schools, while Central Middle School ranks #100 out of all Californian Middle Schools.
The municipal public education system in San Carlos serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade across nine schools within our city.
Older students travel to nearby Carlmont High School in Belmont or Sequoia High School in Redwood City to complete their secondary education, both of which are part of the Sequoia Union High School District.
Based on my address, what schools will my children go to?
Click here to find out! San Carlos School Locator
Who can I contact for more information?
You may contact the San Carlos School District
San Carlos School District
1200 Industrial Road, Unit 9
San Carlos, CA 94070
Phone: (650) 508-7333, Fax: (650) 508-7340
To contact individual departments within the district office, you may refer to the District Staff page.
Where can I read the whole guide?
Click here. San Carlos School Boundaries
LIVING IN SAN CARLOS CA
The City of Good Living
Here are some quick facts on why San Carlos is rightly coined the “City of Good Living” – some reasons to choose to live in San Carlos –
Beautiful Homes
Homes in San Carlos are usually adorned with scenic views of the bay from the hillside. A mix of modern and historical architecture, they are among the most profitable and expensive in the country.
STRATEGIC LOCATION
Conveniently located between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, residents in San Carlos have a convenient commute to work and for trips to the greater city area.
DOWNTOWN
San Carlos has its own quaint downtown area with cafes, restaurants, and boutique shops. All necessary services can easily be found within proximity and walkable distance in some neighborhoods.
PARKS & HIKING TRAILS
San Carlos has 16 parks evenly distributed amongst the neighborhoods, with varying facilities from playgrounds to tennis courts. Hiking trails can be found in the nearby forests and hills.
LOW CRIME RATE
San Carlos is given a crime rate of B+, which is above the country average. The Sheriff’s department constantly receives good feedback from the citizens.
GOOD WEATHER
San Carlos enjoys a Meditteranean kind of weather all throughout the year, sunny with scattered rainfalls, and no snow.
THINGS TO DO IN SAN CARLOS CA
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Browse through the restaurants, shops, tourist attractions, activities, events, recreational parks and trails in San Carlos CA.
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ATTRACTIONS
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
PARKS & TRAILS
