Education in Belmont, California
5 elementary plus one approved for construction, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, 11 preschool/kindergartens and Notre Dame de Namur University. In addition the community is served by Canada College and College of San Mateo.
Map Listing All Schools in Belmont, CA
Private Schools
Belmont Oaks Academy (K-5)
Carlmont Parents Nursery School
Gloria Dei Lutheran School (K-8)
Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Merry Moppet Preschool
Notre Dame Early Learning Center
Notre Dame Elementary School
serendipity School
Public Schools
Belmont/Redwood Shores Elementary
District Office
Central Elementary (K-5)
Cipriani Elementary (K-4)
Fox Elementary (K-5)
Nesbit Elementary (K-5)
Ralston Middle School (6-8)
Sandpiper Elementary
Notre Dame High School
(9-12 Girls)
Notre Dame High School is a Catholic college preparatory school for young women, established by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1851. The essence of Norte Dame lies in a strong academic program combined with a caring, supportive environment, rooted in Christian values, directed towards developing women for leadership and service. Notre Dame High School enables young women to become informed, moral and spiritual decision makers.
1540 Ralston Avenue, Belmont, 650-595-1913
Belmont/Redwood Shores Elementary School District
Belmont schools support optimum academic achievement for all students with a challenging, comprehensive and balanced curriculum and instructional program. The District has well defined standards in the CORE areas of math, science, English/language arts, history/social science, visual performing arts and family life education.
Services include computer and science labs, instrumental and vocal music and assessment for special education eligibility. An after school sports program for grades 6-8 and the child care program at elementary schools provide additional support for the children of the Belmont/Redwood Shores Elementary School District. Special classes are provided for students identified as gifted who are learning English as a second language and for teaching
handicapped students.
A strong base of community support is indicated by the large number of parents and other residents who provide many hours of their time each year and more than $200,000 in donations to help the Belmont Schools.
The Charles Armstrong School
The mission of the Charles Armstrong School is to serve the dyslexic learner by providing an appropriate educational experience which not only enables the student to acquire language skills, but also instills a joy for learning. The special curriculum enhances self-worth and allows each student the right to identify, understand and fulfill personal potential.
1402 Solana Drive, Belmont, 650-592-7550
Carlmont High School
(9-12 Co-Ed)
Located in central San Mateo County in the city of Belmont, Carlmont High School serves 2,160 students in grades nine through twelve. A credentialed and classified staff of 145 supports Carlmont students. Carlmont is part of the Sequoia Union High School District which includes four comprehensive and one continuation high school. The school attendance boundaries extend into the adjacent communities of San Carlos, Redwood City, East Palo Alto and the unincorporated areas of the county.
1400 Alameda de Las Pulgas, Belmont, 650-595-0210
Notre Dame High School
(9-12 Girls)
Notre Dame High School is a Catholic college preparatory school for young women, established by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1851. The essence of Norte Dame lies in a strong academic program combined with a caring, supportive environment, rooted in Christian values, directed towards developing women for leadership and service. Notre Dame High School enables young women to become informed, moral and spiritual decision makers.
1540 Ralston Avenue, Belmont, 650-595-1913
Colleges & Universities
The San Mateo County Community College District includes two community colleges: College of San Mateo and Canada College. Four year colleges and universities include Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, Stanford University, San Jose State University, Santa Clara University, San Francisco State University and Menlo College.
Notre Dame de Namur University
Notre Dame de Namur University is an independent Catholic, coeducational institution serving nearly 1600 students. It is the fifth oldest institution of higher education in California and was the first college for women authorized to offer baccalaureate degrees. Founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame of Namur, Belgium in 1851 and chartered by the state in 1868, NDNU maintains a strong commitment to educational access as well as inclusiveness and diversity.
Undergraduate students at NDNU not only receive an outstanding education but are encouraged to put their learning to use in the community through community based learning courses, internships, and service to organizations providing vital community services. 
Graduate students benefit from some of the most highly respected programs in the Bay Area in education, business, human services, psychology, art therapy and more.
The University is fully accredited and offers 26 liberal arts and career preparation undergraduate programs, evening degree, credential, and certificate programs, and graduate degrees in 17 areas of study. The 50-acre campus is located in Belmont, just south of San Francisco.
1500 Ralston Avenue, Belmont, 650-508-3500
