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Best Redwood City Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 6,991 students in Redwood City, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Redwood City, CA are North Star Academy, Woodside Elementary School and Redwood Shores Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Redwood City, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Redwood City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Redwood City, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Star Academy
(Math: 95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
400 Duane St.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2411
Gr: 3-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3195 Woodside Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 851-1571
Gr: K-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Redwood Shores Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
225 Shearwater Pkwy.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 802-8060
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Sandpiper Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
801 Redwood Shores Pkwy.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 631-5510
Gr: K-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Kings Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
211 Swett Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 712-7180
Gr: K-5 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Roy Cloud Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3790 Red Oak Way
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2414
Gr: K-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Orion Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
555 Avenue Del Ora
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2412
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Clifford Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
225 Clifford Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2402
Gr: K-8 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Henry Ford Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2498 Massachusetts Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2404
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1010.
Kipp Excelencia Community Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2950 Fair Oaks Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(510) 465-5477
Gr: K-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2223 Vera Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2413
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Mckinley Institute Of Technology
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Duane St.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2410
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
San Mateo County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Twin Dolphin Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 802-5588
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1414.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
903 Tenth Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2416
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Charter St.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2408
Gr: K-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Hillcrest At Youth Services Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Loop Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 312-5323
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #1717.
Connect Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
635 Oakside Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2426
Gr: K-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Redwood City, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Redwood City, CA include North Star Academy, Woodside Elementary School and Redwood Shores Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Redwood City?
17 public elementary schools are located in Redwood City.
What is the racial composition of students in Redwood City?
Redwood City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Redwood City are often viewed compared to one another?

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