Excellent
#147 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 5% of private schools
Serendipity School
Elementary School
2820 Ponce Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002
About Serendipity School
Serendipity School is an private elementary school in Belmont, CA 94002. The school serves approximately 141 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 95.4th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (8.3/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $204,573, where 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 6 public schools in Belmont, Serendipity School rates higher overall (8.8 vs 6.8 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Serendipity School compares to the 6 public schools in Belmont, CA
All Schools in Belmont
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Serendipity School (this school) | 8.8 |
| Cipriani Elementary | 7.0 |
| Ralston Intermediate | 8.2 |
| Fox Elementary | 6.3 |
| Carlmont High | 8.0 |
| Central Elementary | 7.2 |
| Nesbit Elementary | 4.3 |
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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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
2820 Ponce Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SERENDIPITY SCHOOL Belmont | 0.0 mi | 8.8 |
| Cipriani Elementary Belmont | 0.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Crystal Springs Uplands School-Middle School Campus Belmont | 0.4 mi | 8.8 |
| Ralston Intermediate Belmont | 0.4 mi | 8.2 |
| Belmont Oaks Academy Belmont | 0.5 mi | 8.8 |
| BELMONT OAKS ACADEMY Belmont | 0.5 mi | 8.8 |
| IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL Belmont | 0.6 mi | 8.8 |
| Abbott Middle San Mateo | 1.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Laurel Elementary San Mateo | 1.2 mi | 3.1 |
| NOTRE DAME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Belmont | 0.9 mi | 8.8 |
| Fox Elementary Belmont | 1.0 mi | 6.3 |
| Hillsdale High San Mateo | 1.3 mi | 5.4 |
| NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL Belmont | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| Carlmont High Belmont | 1.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Tierra Linda Middle San Carlos | 1.2 mi | 8.6 |
| Mariposa San Carlos | 1.2 mi | 9.0 |
| San Carlos Charter Learning Center San Carlos | 1.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Charles Armstrong School Belmont | 1.2 mi | 8.8 |
| CHARLES ARMSTRONG SCHOOL Belmont | 1.2 mi | 8.8 |
| Beresford Elementary San Mateo | 1.7 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94002 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$204,573
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$2,889/mo
Population
27,730
College Educated
68.6%
Homeownership
56.2%
Avg Commute
29.4 min
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Median Age
40.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| American River Collegiate Academy Rocklin, CA | 8.8 |
| CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | 8.8 |
| Christ Lutheran Church and School Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | 8.8 |
| IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL Belmont, CA | 8.8 |
| MANHATTAN ACADEMY Manhattan Beach, CA | 8.8 |
| NOTRE DAME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Belmont, CA | 8.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Serendipity School
What grades does Serendipity School serve?
Serendipity School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Serendipity School?
Serendipity School has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Serendipity School?
The student-teacher ratio at Serendipity School is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Serendipity School rank in CA?
Serendipity School is ranked #147 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Serendipity School's MySchoolScout rating?
Serendipity School 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 Serendipity School a private school?
Yes, Serendipity School 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 141
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Mateo
- Phone
- (650) 596-9100
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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