Serving 320 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cove ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cove ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cove's student population of 320 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cove ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cove is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#281 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
15%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
68%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cove's ranking?
Cove is ranked #281 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cove often compared to?
Coveis often viewed alongside schools like Neil Cummins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cove?
320 students attend Cove.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Cove students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cove?
Cove has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Cove offer ?
Cove offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cove part of?
Cove is part of Larkspur-Corte Madera School District.
School Calendar
View the Cove yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day of School - 1:15 Dismissal
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)
School Reviews
5 12/1/2021
Our overall experience at The Cove School was outstanding with a Principal and Staff fully engaged and some teachers who were beyond exceptional. The school has the latest in technology and classroom layout that is flexible and a magnificent playground with views of Mt. Tamalpais. Well over half of the student body walk or bike to school.
4 3/19/2020
Classrooms are overwhelming, lack of clear administration practices, untrustworthy head admins.
1 3/2/2019
The classrooms are overcrowded.
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