Our Local Schools

Serving students from K-8, Clifford School serves as both elementary and middle school for Wellesley Crescent residents. It has been named a Distinguished School by the State of California each year since 1998 and has received an award for being one of California's top academically performing schools last year, from the Consumer's Research Council of America. Clifford School is located approximately 2 miles from Wellesley Crescent, only a short distance by car, bike or bus. Also, Sequoia High School, is located approximately ½ mile from Wellesley Crescent, making it easily accessible by walking or biking. Community colleges, Cal State Universities, trade schools, private universities and a number of other high schools are also within driving distance of Wellesley Crescent.

At San Francisco Bay's shoreline, Redwood City is a community that offers great variety in employment, recreation, entertainment, education and city services. From hiking through its rolling hillsides to exploring its charming downtown, there is something here for everyone. Combined with its reputation as the business and industrial center of the Peninsula, Redwood City is becoming an entertainment destination as well. Theater, music, dance, cultural arts, and more make Redwood City an inviting community for the entire region, and beyond. Redwood City is rich in history and local lore. From its earliest inhabitation by the Ohlone people, to its tradition as a port for lumber and other goods, and to its place as the county seat, our community respects the past as it builds for the future. A center of high-tech industry known for its great climate and profound sense of community, Redwood City is devoted to preserving its rich history, maintaining today's quality of life, and carefully planning its future.