For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,976 students in Belmont, CA. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Belmont, CA are Central Elementary School, Fox Elementary School and Ralston Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belmont, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Belmont have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Belmont, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
525 Middle Rd.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4820
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4820
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Fox Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3100 Saint James Rd.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4850
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4850
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Ralston Intermediate
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2675 Ralston Ave.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4880
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4880
Gr: 6-8 | 1,082 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Cipriani Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2525 Buena Vista
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4840
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4840
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Nesbit Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Biddulph Way
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4860
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4860
Gr: K-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Belmont, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Belmont, CA include Central Elementary School, Fox Elementary School and Ralston Intermediate. Belmont has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in Belmont?
5 public elementary schools are located in Belmont.
What is the racial composition of students in Belmont?
Belmont public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Belmont are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Belmont include: Fox Elementary School vs. Cipriani Elementary School, Cipriani Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Cipriani Elementary School vs. Fox Elementary School
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