Best public schools in San Rafael, CA
All 15 public schools in San Rafael, ranked by the share of students who met California's reading (ELA) standard on the spring 2026 state tests, with math results and nearby home values.
15public schools
8,576students enrolled, 2025-26
53%median school, reading (ELA)
47%median school, math
$1.39Mmedian typical home value across school ZIP codes
Sun Valley Elementary has the highest reading result in San Rafael at 77%, and Sun Valley Elementary has the highest math result at 74%. The median San Rafael school is 9 points below the Marin County reading average (62%) and 3 points above the California average (49%). Schools here belong to Miller Creek Elementary, San Rafael City Elementary, San Rafael City High. Typical home values in these schools' ZIP codes range from $1.25M to $1.39M.
San Rafael elementary schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun Valley ElementarySan Rafael · Grades K-5 | San Rafael City Elementary | 77% | 74% | $1.39M |
| 2 | Lucas Valley ElementarySan Rafael · Grades K-5 | Miller Creek Elementary | 76% | 72% | $1.25M |
| 3 | Vallecito ElementarySan Rafael · Grades K-5 | Miller Creek Elementary | 66% | 62% | $1.25M |
| 4 | Glenwood ElementarySan Rafael · Grades K-5 | San Rafael City Elementary | 61% | 61% | $1.39M |
| 5 | Mary E. Silveira ElementarySan Rafael · Grades K-5 | Miller Creek Elementary | 56% | 54% | $1.25M |
| 6 | Coleman ElementarySan Rafael · Grades K-5 | San Rafael City Elementary | 49% | 50% | $1.39M |
| 7 | Laurel Dell ElementarySan Rafael · Grades K-5 | San Rafael City Elementary | 40% | 45% | $1.39M |
| 8 | Venetia Valley K-8San Rafael · Grades K-8 | San Rafael City Elementary | 23% | 27% | $1.25M |
| 9 | Bahia Vista ElementarySan Rafael · Grades K-5 | San Rafael City Elementary | 20% | 23% | $1.39M |
| 10 | San Pedro ElementarySan Rafael · Grades K-5 | San Rafael City Elementary | 12% | 16% | $1.39M |
| 11 | Short ElementarySan Rafael · Grades P-K | San Rafael City Elementary | n/a | n/a | $1.39M |
San Rafael middle schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miller Creek MiddleSan Rafael · Grades 6-8 | Miller Creek Elementary | 66% | 58% | $1.25M |
| 2 | James B. Davidson MiddleSan Rafael · Grades 6-8 | San Rafael City Elementary | 43% | 34% | $1.39M |
San Rafael high schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | UC admits, fall 2025 | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terra Linda HighSan Rafael · Grades 9-12 | San Rafael City High | 64% | 43% | 104 | $1.25M |
| 2 | San Rafael HighSan Rafael · Grades 9-12 | San Rafael City High | 45% | 29% | 65 | $1.39M |
How San Rafael compares
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| San Rafael (median school) | 53% | 47% |
| Marin County | 62% | 55% |
| California | 49% | 38% |