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Elementary Schools in San Anselmo, California

Above Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 72.7/100

San Anselmo, California has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 72.7/100 — 28.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Wade Thomas Elementary at 81/100, where 57.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. San Anselmo schools average 46.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 4 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.6% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
72.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
16.7
64.7 – 81.3
Avg Exceeded %
46.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
9.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How San Anselmo schools compare

San Anselmo's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 72.7 — 28.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 64.7 to 81.3, a 16.7-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Wade Thomas Elementary with a Scope Score of 81 and 57.5% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: San Anselmo schools average 46.6% 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 San Anselmo averages 9.6%, 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 San Anselmo

2 High Ceiling2 Strong All-Around

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

Schools in San Anselmo ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Wade Thomas Elementary
Ross Valley Elementary High Ceiling
57.5%Strong
81/100
2Hidden Valley Elementary
Ross Valley Elementary High Ceiling
50.5%Strong
74/100
3Archie Williams High
Tamalpais Union High Strong All-Around
32.4%Strong
71/100
4Brookside Elementary
Ross Valley Elementary Strong All-Around
45.8%Solid
65/100

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 San Anselmo

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.

San Domenico School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 690 students
9:1Private
Irine M Hunt School of Marin
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 55 students
11:1Private
Oak Hill School
Nonsectarian · Grades 2-12 · 49 students
7:1Private
Chronos Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades 3-8 · 12 students
4:1Private
San Anselmo Montessori School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 3 students
3:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about San Anselmo

  • 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 San Anselmo good?
San Anselmo's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 72.7/100, which is 28.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. 46.6% 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 San Anselmo?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Anselmo is Wade Thomas Elementary with a Scope Score of 81/100 and 57.5% 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 San Anselmo schools compare to the state average?
San Anselmo elementary schools average a Scope Score of 72.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (28.9 points above). The exceeded rate averages 46.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 64.7 to 81.3, a 16.7-point spread.
How many schools are in San Anselmo?
San Anselmo 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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