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Best Marin County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 55 public elementary schools serving 20,453 students in Marin County, CA. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Marin County, CA are Old Mill Elementary School, Park Elementary School and Ross Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marin County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marin County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Marin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Mill Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
352 Throckmorton Ave.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7727
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
360 East Blithedale Ave.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7735
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9 Lagunitas Rd.
Ross, CA 94957
(415) 457-2705
Gr: K-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Cove
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
330 Golden Hind Passage
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 945-9046
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Tamalpais Valley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
350 Bell Ln.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7731
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Wade Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
150 Ross Ave.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-4603
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Del Mar Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
105 Avenida Miraflores
Belvedere Tiburon, CA 94920
(415) 435-1468
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Bel Aire Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
277 Karen Way
Belvedere Tiburon, CA 94920
(415) 388-7100
Gr: 3-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Neil Cummins Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
58 Mohawk Ave.
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 927-6965
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Hidden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
46 Green Valley Ct.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-7683
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Strawberry Point Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
117 East Strawberry Dr.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7660
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1212.
Anthony G. Bacich Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
699 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
Greenbrae, CA 94904
(415) 925-2220
Gr: K-4 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1313.
Mill Valley Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
425 Sycamore Ave.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7711
Gr: 6-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1414.
Hall Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 Doherty Dr.
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 927-6978
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1515.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
116 Butterfield Rd.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 453-2948
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1616.
Edna Maguire Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
80 Lomita Dr.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7733
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
Adaline E. Kent Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
800 College Ave.
Greenbrae, CA 94904
(415) 458-5970
Gr: 5-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
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: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Lucas Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1175 Idylberry Dr.
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3730
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2121.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
755 Sutro Ave.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-5104
Gr: K-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2222.
White Hill Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Glen Dr.
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 454-8390
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2323.
Ross Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
102 Marinda Dr.
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 534-6970
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2424.
Miller Creek Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2255 Las Gallinas Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3760
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2525.
Vallecito Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
50 Nova Albion Way
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3750
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2626.
Novato Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
940 C St.
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-4254
Gr: K-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2727.
Rancho Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1430 Johnson St.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-3101
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Manor Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
150 Oak Manor Dr.
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 453-1544
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Mary E. Silveira Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
375 Blackstone Dr.
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3741
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3030.
Bolinas-stinson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
125 Olema-bolinas Rd.
Bolinas, CA 94924
(415) 868-1603
Gr: K-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3131.
San Ramon Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
45 San Ramon Way
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-1196
Gr: K-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3232.
Lagunitas Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
One Lagunitas School Rd.
San Geronimo, CA 94963
(415) 488-4118
Gr: K-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3333.
Sinaloa Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2045 Vineyard Rd.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-2111
Gr: 6-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3434.
Olive Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
620 Olive Ave.
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-2131
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3535.
San Jose Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Sunset Pkwy.
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-7831
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Marin County, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Marin County, CA include Old Mill Elementary School, Park Elementary School and Ross Elementary School. Marin County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in Marin County?
55 public elementary schools are located in Marin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marin County?
Marin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Marin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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