Elementary Schools in San Rafael, California: San Rafael schools average 3.4 points above the state — but the range is 49.6 points wide.
San Rafael, California has 10 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 48.2/100 — 3.4 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Sun Valley Elementary at 70/100, where 47.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. San Rafael schools average 25.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.7% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 10 | Developing 48.2/100 | 25.8% | +3.4 |
| High | 4 | Developing 32.8/100 | 11.3% | -10.9 |
| Middle | 2 | Solid 51.9/100 | 25.7% | +9.3 |
How San Rafael schools compare
San Rafael has 10 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 48.2/100 — 3.4 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Sun Valley Elementary with a Scope Score of 70 and 47.5% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. San Rafael schools average 25.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism in San Rafael averages 9.7% — below the state average of 17.9%.
How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page
School archetypes in San Rafael
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Every school in San Rafael
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun Valley Elementary San Rafael City Elementary Strong All-Around | 47.5% | Solid 70/100 |
| 2 | Vallecito Elementary Miller Creek Elementary Strong All-Around | 39.5% | Solid 63/100 |
| 3 | Terra Linda High San Rafael City High Building Momentum | 30.0% | Solid 62/100 |
| 4 | Lucas Valley Elementary Miller Creek Elementary Strong All-Around | 38.8% | Solid 60/100 |
| 5 | Miller Creek Middle Miller Creek Elementary Building Momentum | 33.8% | Solid 60/100 |
| 6 | Laurel Dell Elementary San Rafael City Elementary Culture First | 19.5% | Solid 51/100 |
| 7 | Glenwood Elementary San Rafael City Elementary Solid Base | 42.5% | Solid 51/100 |
| 8 | Mary E. Silveira Elementary Miller Creek Elementary Culture First | 27.1% | Solid 50/100 |
| 9 | Coleman Elementary San Rafael City Elementary Building Momentum | 26.6% | Developing 49/100 |
| 10 | San Rafael High San Rafael City High Building Momentum | 15.3% | Developing 45/100 |
| 11 | James B. Davidson Middle San Rafael City Elementary Building Momentum | 17.7% | Developing 44/100 |
| 12 | Venetia Valley K-8 San Rafael City Elementary Building Momentum | 9.0% | Developing 36/100 |
| 13 | Bahia Vista Elementary San Rafael City Elementary Building Momentum | 4.0% | Developing 32/100 |
| 14 | San Pedro Elementary San Rafael City Elementary Building Momentum | 3.2% | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 15 | Madrone High Continuation San Rafael City High Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 15/100 |
| 16 | Marin's Community Marin County Office of Education Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 9/100 |
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 Rafael
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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology