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San Carlos Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 317 students in San Carlos, CA, 9% of all K-12 students in San Carlos, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
50% of private schools in San Carlos, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked San Carlos Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Charles School
St. Charles School
Gr: K-8 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 34 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
850 Tamarack Ave
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 593-1629
(1)
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Bonnie Silverman
Gr: K-8 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3
Special Education School
1017 CEDAR ST
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 244-1519
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San Carlos, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Kindercourt Academy
Kindercourt Academy
Gr: K | 69 students
Daycare / Preschool
1225 Greenwood Ave
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 591-4882
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San Carlos, CA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
317
Students
$26,775
Avg. Tuition
22
Avg. Class Size
11%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (San Carlos)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,907 Schools
# Students
317 Students
659,561 Students
% Students of Color
11%
52%
0.42
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
16%
# Black Students
3 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
234 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
74%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
57 Students
188,707 Students
% of Others Students
18%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
31 Teachers
55,838 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
60%
Average Class Size
22 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,775
$17,598
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
29%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in San Carlos, CA?
The top ranked private schools in San Carlos, CA is St. Charles School.
How many private schools are located in Sanrlos?
2 private schools are located in Sanrlos.
What percentage of students in Sanrlos go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Sanrlos are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sanrlos?
50% of private schools in Sanrlos are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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