For the 2024-25 school year, there are 74 public schools serving 30,957 students in Marin County, CA (there are 51 private schools, serving 8,780 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Marin County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%). Marin County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Marin County, CA are Old Mill Elementary School, Ross Elementary School and Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marin County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Marin County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Marin County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Old Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
352 Throckmorton Ave.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7727
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7727
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #22.
Ross Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9 Lagunitas Rd.
Ross, CA 94957
(415) 457-2705
Ross, CA 94957
(415) 457-2705
Grades: K-8
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
360 E. Blithedale Ave.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7735
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7735
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
Rank: #44.
Neil Cummins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
58 Mohawk Ave.
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 927-6965
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 927-6965
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #55.
Tamalpais Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
350 Bell Ln.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7731
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7731
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #66.
Cove
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
330 Golden Hind Passage
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 945-9046
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 945-9046
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
Rank: #77.
Hidden Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
46 Green Valley Ct.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-7683
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-7683
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Rank: #88.
Bel Aire Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
277 Karen Way
Belvedere Tiburon, CA 94920
(415) 388-7100
Belvedere Tiburon, CA 94920
(415) 388-7100
Grades: 3-5
| 303 students
Rank: #99.
Wade Thomas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Ross Ave.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-4603
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-4603
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #1010.
Del Mar Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
105 Avenida Miraflores
Belvedere Tiburon, CA 94920
(415) 435-1468
Belvedere Tiburon, CA 94920
(415) 435-1468
Grades: 6-8
| 385 students
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Strawberry Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
117 E. Strawberry Dr.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7660
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7660
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #1313.
Anthony G. Bacich Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
699 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
Greenbrae, CA 94904
(415) 925-2220
Greenbrae, CA 94904
(415) 925-2220
Grades: K-4
| 541 students
Rank: #1414.
Mill Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
425 Sycamore Ave.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7711
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7711
Grades: 6-8
| 797 students
Rank: #1515.
Edna Maguire Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
80 Lomita Dr.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7733
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7733
Grades: K-5
| 449 students
Rank: #1616.
Brookside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
116 Butterfield Rd.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 453-2948
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 453-2948
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #1717.
Tamalpais High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Miller Ave.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 380-3510
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 380-3510
Grades: 9-12
| 1,540 students
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
Sun Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
75 Happy Ln.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2440
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2440
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #2020.
Adaline E. Kent Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 College Ave.
Greenbrae, CA 94904
(415) 458-5970
Greenbrae, CA 94904
(415) 458-5970
Grades: 5-8
| 513 students
Rank: #2121.
White Hill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Glen Dr.
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 454-8390
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 454-8390
Grades: 6-8
| 615 students
Rank: #2222.
Miller Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2255 Las Gallinas Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3760
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3760
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Glenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 Castlewood Dr.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2430
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2430
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Lucas Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1175 Idylberry Dr.
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3730
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3730
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #2525.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
755 Sutro Ave.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-5104
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-5104
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #2626.
Bolinas-stinson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
125 Olema-bolinas Rd.
Bolinas, CA 94924
(415) 868-1603
Bolinas, CA 94924
(415) 868-1603
Grades: K-8
| 101 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Novato Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
940 C St.
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4254
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4254
Grades: K-8
| 266 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Ross Valley Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 Marinda Dr.
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 534-6970
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 534-6970
Grades: K-5
| 209 students
Rank: #2929.
Archie Williams High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 453-8770
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 453-8770
Grades: 9-12
| 1,224 students
Rank: #3030.
Vallecito Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Nova Albion Way
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3750
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3750
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Manor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Oak Manor Dr.
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 453-1544
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 453-1544
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Mary E. Silveira Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
375 Blackstone Dr.
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3741
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3741
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #3333.
Lagunitas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
One Lagunitas Sch Rd.
San Geronimo, CA 94963
(415) 488-4118
San Geronimo, CA 94963
(415) 488-4118
Grades: K-8
| 129 students
Rank: #3434.
San Marin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 San Marin Dr.
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 898-2121
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 898-2121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,144 students
Rank: #3535.
Rancho Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1430 Johnson St.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-3101
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-3101
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
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Marin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
180 Program (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
720 Diablo Ave.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 892-8733
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 892-8733
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
251 N. San Pedro Rd.
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3205
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3205
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
Marin School Of Arts And Technology (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1850 Ignacio Blvd., Suite 100
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-7390
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-7390
Grades: 9-11
| 237 students
200 Phillips Dr
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 332-3573
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 332-3573
Grades: 5-8
| 48 students
Nexus Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1015 Seventh St.
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-4267
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-4267
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Nexus Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
720 Diablo Ave.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Grades: 7-10
| 3 students
1000 Sunset Parkway
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 883-7831
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 883-7831
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
San Marin High School-plus (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
15 San Marin Dr.
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 898-2121
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 898-2121
Grades: 11-12
| 40 students
San Rafael Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
150 Lovell
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 492-3231
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 492-3231
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Shoreline High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3850 Irvin St
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2286
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2286
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Shoreline Independent Study High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3850 Irvin St
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2286
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2286
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
40 John St.
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2266
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2266
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
35 Marin St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-3793
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-3793
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
375 Doherty Dr
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 945-3730
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 945-3730
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Willow Creek Academy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
636 Nevada St.
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 331-7530
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 331-7530
Grades: K-8
| 346 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marin County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Marin County, CA include Old Mill Elementary School, Ross Elementary School and Park Elementary School. Marin County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Marin County?
74 public schools are located in Marin County.
What percentage of students in Marin County go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Marin County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marin County?
Marin County public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Marin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Marin County include: Tamalpais High School vs. Redwood High School, San Marin High School vs. Novato High School, San Jose Intermediate vs. Sinaloa Middle School
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