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Best Schools in Larkspur, CA
Larkspur, CA has 18 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 10,933 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Larkspur exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Larkspur, CA
The top high schools in Larkspur, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Redwood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tamalpais Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1862 Students
2. Tamalpais High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tamalpais Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1540 Students
3. Tamiscal High (alternative)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tamalpais Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
4. San Rafael High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Rafael City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
5. San Andreas High (continuation)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tamalpais Union High • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 59 Students
Best Middle Schools in Larkspur, CA
The top middle schools in Larkspur, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mill Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mill Valley Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 797 Students
2. Adaline E. Kent Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kentfield Elementary • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 513 Students
3. Hall Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Larkspur-corte Madera • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 469 Students
4. James B. Davidson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Rafael City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1063 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Larkspur, CA
The top elementary schools in Larkspur, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mill Valley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 253 Students
2. Old Mill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mill Valley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 257 Students
3. Cove
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Larkspur-corte Madera • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 320 Students
4. Anthony G. Bacich Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kentfield Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 541 Students
5. Neil Cummins Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Larkspur-corte Madera • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 471 Students
6. Laurel Dell Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
San Rafael City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 269 Students
7. Bahia Vista Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Rafael City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 570 Students
8. St Patrick School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
St Patrick School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 262 Students
9. Marin Primary & Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marin Primary & Middle School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 294 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Larkspur, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Larkspur, CA has a total population of 12,494 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 68% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Larkspur, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Larkspur, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Larkspur, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Larkspur, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Larkspur, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Larkspur, CA
How many schools are in Larkspur, CA?
Larkspur, CA has 18 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 10,933 students in total.
How do schools in Larkspur perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Larkspur score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Larkspur exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Larkspur?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 57%
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- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 65%
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- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Larkspur
4 of 4 schools in Larkspur carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3D: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Larkspur. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (3)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.