Best High Schools in San Rafael, CA

San Rafael, CA has 13 high schools with 4,820 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in San Rafael score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in San Rafael underperform expectations.

1. Terra Linda High

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

San Rafael City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1189 Students

2. San Rafael High

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

San Rafael City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students

3. Novato High

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Novato Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1458 Students

4. Marin's Community

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Marin County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 49 Students

5. Madrone High Continuation

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

San Rafael City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 188 Students

6. Marin County Juvenile Court

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Marin County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 6 Students

7. Phoenix Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Marin County Office Of Education • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 28 Students

Best Middle Schools in San Rafael, CA

San Rafael, CA has 6 middle schools with 4,045 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in San Rafael score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in San Rafael don't meet expectations.

1. White Hill Middle

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ross Valley Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 615 Students

2. San Jose Intermediate

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Novato Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 500 Students

3. James B. Davidson Middle

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

San Rafael City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1063 Students

4. Miller Creek Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Miller Creek Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 608 Students

Best Elementary Schools in San Rafael, CA

San Rafael, CA has 15 elementary schools with 5,260 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in San Rafael score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in San Rafael underperform expectations.

1. Sun Valley Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

San Rafael City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 473 Students

2. Glenwood Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Rafael City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students

3. Loma Verde Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Novato Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 429 Students

4. Coleman Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

San Rafael City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 367 Students

5. Venetia Valley K-8

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

San Rafael City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 728 Students

6. Hamilton Meadow Park

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Novato Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 531 Students

7. Lynwood Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Novato Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 277 Students

8. Laurel Dell Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

San Rafael City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 269 Students

9. Bahia Vista Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

San Rafael City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 570 Students

10. San Pedro Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Rafael City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 494 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in San Rafael, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

San Rafael, CA has a total population of 70,581 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in San Rafael, CA

14,326

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

84%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

49%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood San Rafael, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

32.14 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

5.75 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

26.39 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in San Rafael, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for San Rafael, CA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,769 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

82 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit San Rafael, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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