Best Schools in San Rafael, CA
San Rafael, CA has a total of 36 schools including 13 high schools, 6 middle schools and 15 elementary schools. A total of 14,326 students attend San Rafael, CA schools. On average, schools in San Rafael score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in San Rafael underperform expectations.
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
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San Rafael City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1189 Students
2. San Rafael High
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San Rafael City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
3. Novato High
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Novato Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1458 Students
4. Marin's Community
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Marin County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 49 Students
5. Madrone High Continuation
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San Rafael City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 188 Students
6. Marin County Juvenile Court
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Marin County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 6 Students
7. Phoenix Academy
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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
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Ross Valley Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 615 Students
2. San Jose Intermediate
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Novato Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 500 Students
3. James B. Davidson Middle
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San Rafael City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1063 Students
4. Miller Creek Middle
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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
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San Rafael City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 473 Students
2. Glenwood Elementary
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San Rafael City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students
3. Loma Verde Elementary
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Novato Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 429 Students
4. Coleman Elementary
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San Rafael City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 367 Students
5. Venetia Valley K-8
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San Rafael City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 728 Students
6. Hamilton Meadow Park
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Novato Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 531 Students
7. Lynwood Elementary
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Novato Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 277 Students
8. Laurel Dell Elementary
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San Rafael City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 269 Students
9. Bahia Vista Elementary
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San Rafael City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 570 Students
10. San Pedro Elementary
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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
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 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
32.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 San Rafael, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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