For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,655 students in San Rafael, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in San Rafael, CA are Miller Creek Middle School, Marin's Community and James B. Davidson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Rafael, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in San Rafael have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in San Rafael, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Marin's Community
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 Las Gallinas Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Rank: #33.
James B. Davidson Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,063 students
Rank: #44.
Venetia Valley K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
177 N. San Pedro Rd.
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3150
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3150
Grades: K-8
| 728 students
Rank: #55.
Marin County Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Las Gallinas Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-6612
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-6612
Grades: K-12
| 201 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marin County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
16 Jeannette Prandi Way
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
Grades: 7-12
| 6 students
San Rafael, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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 middle schools in San Rafael, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in San Rafael, CA include Miller Creek Middle School, Marin's Community and James B. Davidson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in San Rafael?
6 public middle schools are located in San Rafael.
What is the racial composition of students in San Rafael?
San Rafael public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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