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Best 94901 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,095 students in 94901, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 811 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 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 94901, CA Public Schools (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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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%

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?
10 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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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