Fox Elementary

Fox Elementary serves 424 students from kindergarten through fifth grade in Belmont, California, establishing itself as a standout academic institution in San Mateo County. With 16 full-time equivalent teachers maintaining a 26.5:1 student-teacher ratio, the school has earned an impressive MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks in the 93rd percentile statewide at #708 out of 9,566 California elementary schools. The academic excellence at Fox Elementary is evident in student performance, with 82% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while an even stronger 83% demonstrate proficiency in Mathematics.

This outstanding achievement reflects both the school's commitment to educational quality and the supportive community environment. Located on Saint James Road in the 94002 ZIP code, Fox Elementary sits within an affluent suburban neighborhood where the median household income reaches $184,929 and home values average over $2 million. The community's educational values are reflected in the high percentage of college-educated residents, with 68% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, while maintaining a low poverty rate of 6.9%.

This large suburban setting provides Fox Elementary students with the advantages of both community resources and the academic foundation that comes from strong family and neighborhood support.

The student-teacher ratio at Fox Elementary is 26.5:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.