Top Rankings
Mill Valley Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,278 students in Mill Valley Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Mill Valley Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Mill Valley Elementary School District are Old Mill Elementary School, Park Elementary School and Tamalpais Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Mill Valley Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,278 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Mill Valley Elementary School District, which is ranked #49 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.63
# American Indian Students
4 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
121 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
5%
12%
# Hispanic Students
222 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
56%
# Black Students
7 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,609 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
71%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
309 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
305
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
229
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
239
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
246
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
263
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
239
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
246
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
243
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
268
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,036 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,439 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,036
$19,974
Spending / Student
$23,439
$18,396
Best Mill Valley Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Old Mill Elementary 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
| 251 students
Rank: #22.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
360 East Blithedale Ave.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7735
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7735
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Rank: #33.
Tamalpais Valley Elementary 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
| 335 students
Rank: #44.
Strawberry Point Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
117 East Strawberry Dr.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7660
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7660
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Rank: #55.
Mill Valley Middle 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
| 757 students
Rank: #66.
Edna Maguire Elementary 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
| 428 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mill Valley Elementary School District?
Mill Valley Elementary School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,278 students.
What is the rank of Mill Valley Elementary School District?
Mill Valley Elementary School District is ranked #49 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mill Valley Elementary School District?
71% of Mill Valley Elementary School District students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mill Valley Elementary School District?
Mill Valley Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Mill Valley Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,439 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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