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Elementary Schools in Larkspur, California

Above Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 57.8/100

Larkspur, California has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 57.8/100 — 14.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Redwood High at 77/100, where 36.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Larkspur schools average 25.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.5% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
57.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
48.1
28.7 – 76.8
Avg Exceeded %
25.4%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
26.5%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How Larkspur schools compare

Larkspur's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 57.8 — 14.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 28.7 to 76.8, a 48.1-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Redwood High with a Scope Score of 77 and 36.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Larkspur averages 26.5%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Larkspur

2 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Larkspur ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Redwood High
Tamalpais Union High Strong All-Around
36.8%Strong
77/100
2Hall Middle
Larkspur-Corte Madera Strong All-Around
46.8%Strong
70/100
3Tamiscal High (Alternative)
Tamalpais Union High Building Momentum
12.1%Solid
55/100
4San Andreas High (Continuation)
Tamalpais Union High Building Momentum
5.9%Needs Support
29/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Larkspur

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

St. Patrick School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 262 students
9:1Private
Marin Primary & Middle School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 221 students
6:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Larkspur

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Larkspur good?
Larkspur's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 57.8/100, which is 14.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. 25.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Larkspur?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Larkspur is Redwood High with a Scope Score of 77/100 and 36.8% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Larkspur schools compare to the state average?
Larkspur elementary schools average a Scope Score of 57.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (14.0 points above). The exceeded rate averages 25.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 28.7 to 76.8, a 48.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Larkspur?
Larkspur has 4 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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