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Best Redwood City Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 4,853 students in Redwood City, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Redwood City, CA are North Star Academy, Woodside Elementary School and Sandpiper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Redwood City, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Redwood City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle 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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Canyon Oaks Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 Edmonds Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 839-1810
Gr: 7-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Margaret J. Kemp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Paul Scannell Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 312-5235
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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 middle schools in Redwood City, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Redwood City, CA include North Star Academy, Woodside Elementary School and Sandpiper Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Redwood City?
13 public middle schools are located in Redwood City.
What is the racial composition of students in Redwood City?
Redwood City public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Redwood City are often viewed compared to one another?

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