For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,961 students in San Rafael, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in San Rafael, CA are Terra Linda High School, Marin's Community and San Rafael High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Rafael, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in San Rafael have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
San Rafael, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Terra Linda High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in San Rafael, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Terra Linda High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 Nova Albion Way
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3100
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,248 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Marin's Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Las Gallinas Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
San Rafael High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Third St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2330
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2330
Gr: 9-12 | 1,332 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Madrone High Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
185 Mission Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2435
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2435
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Marin County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Las Gallinas Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-6612
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
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
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 499-5892
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1111 Las Gallinas Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
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 high schools in San Rafael, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in San Rafael, CA include Terra Linda High School, Marin's Community and San Rafael High School.
How many public high schools are located in San Rafael?
8 public high schools are located in San Rafael.
What is the racial composition of students in San Rafael?
San Rafael public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in San Rafael are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in San Rafael include: Terra Linda High School vs. San Rafael High School, San Rafael High School vs. Terra Linda High School
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