San Carlos Charter Learning Center

San Carlos Charter Learning Center is a public elementary school in San Carlos, CA, part of the San Carlos Charter Learning Center District. The school serves approximately 367 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 20.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 92.5th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 73% proficiency in math, 36 points above the state average and 84% in reading/language arts, 38 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (8.6/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $235,373, where 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a large suburban setting.

The student-teacher ratio at San Carlos Charter Learning Center is 20.4:1, 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.

San Carlos Charter Learning Center is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.