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The San Carlos School District serves K–8 students and is rated A+ by Niche. High school students attend Carlmont High School in the Sequoia Union High School District, consistently rated among the best public high schools in the Bay Area.
| School | Level | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Carlmont High School | High | A+ |
| Central Middle School | Middle | A |
| Brittan Acres Elementary | Elementary | 9/10 |
| White Oaks Elementary | Elementary | 9/10 |
Family-oriented neighborhood on the west side with larger lots, excellent elementary school, and proximity to Eaton Park and hiking trails.
Walkable neighborhood near Laurel Street downtown with restaurants, shops, and the Caltrain station — the most convenient area for commuters.
Sought-after neighborhood with top-rated Brittan Acres Elementary, a mix of ranch and remodeled homes, and a strong community feel.
Hillside homes with Bay views on the east side, a mix of mid-century and contemporary properties near US-101 access.
Quiet residential streets with well-kept homes and easy access to Big Canyon Park and trail networks in the hills.
San Carlos Caltrain station (~32 min to SF). Easy access to US-101 and I-280. SFO airport is about 15 minutes away. SamTrans bus service connects to neighboring cities.
Laurel Street is the charming downtown strip with restaurants, boutiques, wine bars, and cafes. Popular spots include Town, Sushi Sam's, and The Office Bar + Grill. Wheeler Plaza adds additional retail.
Big Canyon Park, Heather Park, Arguello Park, Burton Park (community center), and Eaton Park. Miles of hiking and biking trails in the western hills connecting to Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve.
Kaiser Permanente Redwood City and Sequoia Hospital (Dignity Health) are both within 10 minutes. Multiple medical and dental practices along El Camino Real.
Hometown Days festival in May (the Peninsula's largest hometown celebration), Art & Wine Faire, Thursday evening summer concerts in Burton Park, and annual holiday tree lighting.
San Carlos adopted this motto decades ago, and it truly fits. The city combines a charming walkable downtown on Laurel Street, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community. Regular events like Hometown Days and summer concerts reinforce the small-town feel despite its proximity to Silicon Valley.
San Carlos School District (K–8) is rated A+ by Niche. The district includes several elementary schools (Brittan Acres, White Oaks, Heather, Arundel) and Central Middle School. For high school, students attend Carlmont High School in the Sequoia Union HSD, consistently rated A+.
San Carlos has a Caltrain station providing ~32 minute rides to San Francisco. It is also centrally located on the Peninsula, with a 20–25 minute drive to Palo Alto/Mountain View or 30–40 minutes to SF depending on traffic. US-101 and I-280 are both easily accessible.
San Carlos has an effective property tax rate of approximately 1.1–1.2% of assessed value. On a $2.5M home, expect around $27,500–$30,000 annually. Additional parcel taxes support the school district and city services.
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