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Schools in 94903 — San Rafael, California

94903 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 49.5 — 5.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 9.9 to 68.9, a 59.0-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
49.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
59.0
9.9 – 68.9
Avg Exceeded %
25.5%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
18.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 94903 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Terra Linda High with a Scope Score of 69 and 30.0% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 25.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 94903 averages 18.9%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 94903 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94903
94903San Rafael7Developing
49.5/100
94901San Rafael9Developing
42.5/100
-6.9

School archetypes in 94903

1 Growth Engine1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 94903 are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

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

All schools in 94903

#SchoolExceededScore
1Terra Linda High
San Rafael City High Building Momentum
30.0%Solid
69/100
2Vallecito Elementary
Miller Creek Elementary Growth Engine
39.5%Solid
64/100
3Lucas Valley Elementary
Miller Creek Elementary Strong All-Around
38.8%Solid
62/100
4Miller Creek Middle
Miller Creek Elementary Building Momentum
33.8%Solid
58/100
5Mary E. Silveira Elementary
Miller Creek Elementary Culture First
27.1%Solid
51/100
6Venetia Valley K-8
San Rafael City Elementary On the Rise
9.0%Developing
33/100
7Marin's Community
Marin County Office of Education Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
10/100

Schools in 94903 on the map

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 94903

  • 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 Rafael good?
San Rafael's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.5/100, which is 5.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. 25.5% 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 Rafael?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Rafael is Terra Linda High with a Scope Score of 69/100 and 30.0% 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 Rafael schools compare to the state average?
San Rafael elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (5.7 points above). The exceeded rate averages 25.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 9.9 to 68.9, a 59.0-point spread.
How many schools are in San Rafael?
San Rafael 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.