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Best Marin County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public high schools serving 11,100 students in Marin County, CA. The top-ranked public high schools in Marin County, CA are Redwood High School, Tamalpais High School and Archie Williams High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marin County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Marin County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Marin County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tamalpais High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Marin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redwood High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
395 Doherty Dr.
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,722 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Tamalpais High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 Miller Ave.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 380-3510
Gr: 9-12 | 1,470 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Archie Williams High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 453-8770
Gr: 9-12 | 1,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
San Marin High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15 San Marin Dr.
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 898-2121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,250 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Tamiscal High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
305 Doherty Dr.
Larkspur, CA 94977
(415) 945-3750
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Novato High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
625 Arthur St.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 898-2125
Gr: 9-12 | 1,287 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Terra Linda High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
320 Nova Albion Way
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,248 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Nova Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
720 Diablo Blvd.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Heartwood Charter
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
170 Liberty School Rd.
Fairfax, CA 94978
(415) 488-9572
Gr: K-12 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Tomales High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3850 Irvin Rd.
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2286
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1111.
Marin's Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 Las Gallinas Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
San Rafael High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Third St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2330
Gr: 9-12 | 1,332 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1313.
San Andreas High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
599 William Ave.
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 945-3751
Gr: 10-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1414.
Marin Oaks High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Diablo Ave.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Madrone High Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
185 Mission Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2435
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Marin County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 Las Gallinas Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-6612
Gr: K-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Marin County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
16 Jeannette Prandi Way
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: n/an/a
Marin County Rop
Vocational School
1111 Las Gallinas Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 499-5892
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
1111 Las Gallinas Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Marin County, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Marin County, CA include Redwood High School, Tamalpais High School and Archie Williams High School. Marin County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Marin County?
19 public high schools are located in Marin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marin County?
Marin County public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Marin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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