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Best San Carlos Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 317 students in San Carlos, CA (there are 10 public schools, serving 3,252 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in San Carlos, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in San Carlos, CA is St. Charles School.
50% of private schools in San Carlos, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked San Carlos Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Charles School
(Catholic)
(1)
850 Tamarack Ave
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 593-1629
Gr: K-8 | 281 students Avg. class size: 34 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Bonnie Silverman Photo - Arbor Bay School students learn how to learn. Our ultimate goal is to give students the tools to successfully transition to a traditional classroom environment.
Special Education School
1017 CEDAR ST
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 244-1519
Gr: K-8 | 36 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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San Carlos, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1225 Greenwood Ave
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 591-4882
Gr: K | 69 students

Overview

This Town (San Carlos)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
317 Students
665,620 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
31 Teachers
55,539 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
59%
Average Class Size
22 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,775
$18,162
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.74
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
72,119 Students
% Asian Students
2%
11%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
104,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
16%
# Black Students
3 Students
30,286 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
234 Students
236,085 Students
% White Students
74%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
57 Students
189,147 Students
% of Others Students
18%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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