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Arbor Bay
Elementary School
1017 Cedar Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
About Arbor Bay
Arbor Bay is an private elementary school in San Carlos, CA 94070. The school serves approximately 29 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, an above average rating overall.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $235,373, where 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 9 public schools in San Carlos, Arbor Bay rates higher overall (8.8 vs 7.6 average).
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Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Arbor Bay (this school) | 8.8 |
| Arroyo | 7.5 |
| Central Middle | 7.4 |
| Brittan Acres Elementary | 8.4 |
| White Oaks Elementary | 5.3 |
| Heather Elementary | 5.8 |
| Arundel Elementary | 8.5 |
| Mariposa | 9.0 |
| Tierra Linda Middle | 8.6 |
| San Carlos Charter Learning Center | 8.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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Location
1017 Cedar Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ARBOR BAY SCHOOL San Carlos | 0.0 mi | 8.8 |
| Arroyo San Carlos | 0.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Central Middle San Carlos | 0.3 mi | 7.4 |
| Brittan Acres Elementary San Carlos | 0.3 mi | 8.4 |
| KINDERCOURT ACADEMY San Carlos | 0.4 mi | 8.8 |
| White Oaks Elementary San Carlos | 0.5 mi | 5.3 |
| ST CHARLES SCHOOL San Carlos | 0.5 mi | 8.8 |
| Redwood High Redwood City | 0.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Clifford Elementary Redwood City | 1.1 mi | 5.2 |
| Heather Elementary San Carlos | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Arundel Elementary San Carlos | 1.0 mi | 8.5 |
| OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL SCHOOL Redwood City | 1.6 mi | 5.8 |
| CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER Redwood City | 1.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Sequoia High Redwood City | 1.6 mi | 5.1 |
| CHARLES ARMSTRONG SCHOOL Belmont | 1.6 mi | 8.8 |
| REDEEMER LUTHERAN SCHOOL Redwood City | 1.7 mi | 5.8 |
| Redeemer Lutheran School Redwood City | 1.7 mi | 5.8 |
| Charles Armstrong School Belmont | 1.7 mi | 8.8 |
| San Mateo County Special Education Redwood City | 2.0 mi | 7.3 |
| McKinley Institute of Technology Redwood City | 1.7 mi | 3.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94070 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$235,373
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$2,802/mo
Population
30,696
College Educated
68.4%
Homeownership
69%
Avg Commute
25.4 min
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Median Age
41.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ARBOR BAY SCHOOL San Carlos, CA | 8.8 |
| Casterlin Elementary Blocksburg, CA | 8.8 |
| IMAGINATION LAB SCHOOL Palo Alto, CA | 8.8 |
| Imagination Lab School Palo Alto, CA | 8.8 |
| JOURNEY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Manhattan Beach, CA | 8.8 |
| TRU SCHOOL Palo Alto, CA | 8.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Arbor Bay
What grades does Arbor Bay serve?
Arbor Bay serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Arbor Bay?
Arbor Bay has an enrollment of approximately 29 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arbor Bay?
The student-teacher ratio at Arbor Bay is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
What is Arbor Bay's MySchoolScout rating?
Arbor Bay has a composite rating of 8.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Arbor Bay a private school?
Yes, Arbor Bay is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 29
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Mateo
- Phone
- (650) 244-1519
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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