For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,518 students in Larkspur, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 641 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Larkspur, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Larkspur, CA are Redwood High School, Hall Middle School and Tamiscal High (Alternative). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Larkspur, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Larkspur have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Larkspur, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Redwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
395 Doherty Dr.
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-6200
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,862 students
Rank: #22.
Hall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Doherty Dr.
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 927-6978
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 927-6978
Grades: 6-8
| 469 students
Rank: #33.
Tamiscal High (Alternative)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 Doherty Dr.
Larkspur, CA 94977
(415) 945-3750
Larkspur, CA 94977
(415) 945-3750
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Rank: #44.
San Andreas High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
599 William Ave.
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 945-3751
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 945-3751
Grades: 10-12
| 59 students
Larkspur, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
375 Doherty Dr
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 945-3730
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 945-3730
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Larkspur, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Larkspur, CA include Redwood High School, Hall Middle School and Tamiscal High (Alternative).
How many public schools are located in Larkspur?
4 public schools are located in Larkspur.
What percentage of students in Larkspur go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Larkspur are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Larkspur?
Larkspur public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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