For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,988 students in 94901, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 796 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 94901, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 94901, CA are Sun Valley Elementary School, Glenwood Elementary School and Coleman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94901 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94901, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94901, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sun Valley Elementary 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
| 509 students
Rank: #22.
Glenwood Elementary 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
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Belle Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2420
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2420
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: #44.
James B. Davidson Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
280 Woodland Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2400
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,040 students
Rank: #55.
San Rafael High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Third St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2330
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,302 students
Rank: #66.
Laurel Dell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 Woodland Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2317
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2317
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Rank: #77.
Bahia Vista Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 Bahia Way
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2415
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2415
Grades: K-5
| 542 students
Rank: #88.
San Pedro Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
498 Point San Pedro Rd.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2450
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2450
Grades: K-5
| 497 students
Rank: #99.
Madrone High Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
185 Mission Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2435
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2435
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
94901, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
35 Marin St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-3793
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-3793
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 94901, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 94901, CA include Sun Valley Elementary School, Glenwood Elementary School and Coleman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 94901?
9 public schools are located in 94901.
What percentage of students in 94901 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 94901 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94901?
94901 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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