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Elementary Schools in Mill Valley, California

Above Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 79.0/100

Mill Valley, California has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 79.0/100 — 35.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Strawberry Point Elementary at 85/100, where 66.2% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Mill Valley schools average 52.1% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 7 schools, 4 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.4% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
79.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
11.1
74.0 – 85.2
Avg Exceeded %
52.1%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
9.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How Mill Valley schools compare

Mill Valley's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 79.0 — 35.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 74.0 to 85.2, a 11.1-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Strawberry Point Elementary with a Scope Score of 85 and 66.2% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Mill Valley schools average 52.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Mill Valley averages 9.4%, which is above 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 Mill Valley

4 High Ceiling2 Strong All-Around1 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Mill Valley ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Strawberry Point Elementary
Mill Valley Elementary High Ceiling
66.2%Strong
85/100
2Tamalpais Valley Elementary
Mill Valley Elementary High Ceiling
60.4%Strong
83/100
3Park Elementary
Mill Valley Elementary High Ceiling
55.0%Strong
82/100
4Old Mill Elementary
Mill Valley Elementary High Ceiling
53.6%Strong
79/100
5Mill Valley Middle
Mill Valley Elementary Building Momentum
44.9%Strong
75/100
6Edna Maguire Elementary
Mill Valley Elementary Strong All-Around
49.7%Strong
75/100
7Tamalpais High
Tamalpais Union High Strong All-Around
34.8%Strong
74/100

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 Mill Valley

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.

Mount Tamalpais School
Nonsectarian · Grades K-8 · 250 students
7:1Private
Marin Horizon School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 185 students
7:1Private
Terra Marin School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 112 students
5:1Private
North Bridge Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades 2-8 · 68 students
5:1Private
The Helix School
Nonsectarian · Grades N · 25 students
6:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Mill Valley

  • 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 Mill Valley good?
Mill Valley's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 79.0/100, which is 35.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 52.1% 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 Mill Valley?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Mill Valley is Strawberry Point Elementary with a Scope Score of 85/100 and 66.2% 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 Mill Valley schools compare to the state average?
Mill Valley elementary schools average a Scope Score of 79.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (35.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 52.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 74.0 to 85.2, a 11.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Mill Valley?
Mill Valley has 7 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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