For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,259 students in San Carlos, CA. The top ranked public middle schools in San Carlos, CA are San Carlos Charter Learning Center, Central Middle School and Tierra Linda Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Carlos, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in San Carlos have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in San Carlos, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Carlos Charter Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
750 Dartmouth Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7343
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7343
Grades: K-8
| 367 students
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
757 Cedar St.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7321
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7321
Grades: 6-8
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Tierra Linda Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Dartmouth Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7370
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7370
Grades: 6-8
| 458 students
San Carlos, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aspire Public Schools 1564 Lau
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 329-2811
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 329-2811
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1599 Industrial Rd.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(209) 591-5400
San Carlos, CA 94070
(209) 591-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in San Carlos, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in San Carlos, CA include San Carlos Charter Learning Center, Central Middle School and Tierra Linda Middle School. San Carlos has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Sanrlos?
3 public middle schools are located in Sanrlos.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanrlos?
Sanrlos public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Sanrlos are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Sanrlos include: Tierra Linda Middle School vs. Central Middle School, Central Middle School vs. Tierra Linda Middle School
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