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Best San Rafael Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 9,131 students in San Rafael, CA (there are 16 private schools, serving 2,737 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in San Rafael, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in San Rafael, CA are Sun Valley Elementary School, Glenwood Elementary School and Lucas Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Rafael, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in San Rafael have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in San Rafael, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sun Valley Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
75 Happy Ln.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2440
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25 Castlewood Dr.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2430
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lucas Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1175 Idylberry Dr.
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3730
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Miller Creek Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2255 Las Gallinas Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3760
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Vallecito Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
50 Nova Albion Way
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3750
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Mary E. Silveira Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
375 Blackstone Dr.
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3741
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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.
Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Belle Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2420
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Laurel Dell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
225 Woodland Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2317
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
James B. Davidson Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
280 Woodland Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,052 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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.
Short Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Marin St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-3793
Gr: K | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Venetia Valley K-8
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
177 North San Pedro Rd.
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3150
Gr: K-8 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Bahia Vista Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Bahia Way
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2415
Gr: K-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #1616.
San Pedro Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
498 Point San Pedro Rd.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2450
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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 schools in San Rafael, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in San Rafael, CA include Sun Valley Elementary School, Glenwood Elementary School and Lucas Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in San Rafael?
21 public schools are located in San Rafael.
What percentage of students in San Rafael go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in San Rafael are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Rafael?
San Rafael public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in San Rafael are often viewed compared to one another?

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