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Schools in 94939 — Larkspur, California

94939 has 4 ranked schools averaging 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. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

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%
Chronic Absenteeism
26.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 94939 schools perform

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

Chronic absenteeism across 94939 averages 26.5%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 94939 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94939
94939Larkspur4Solid
57.8/100
94941Mill Valley7Strong
79.0/100
+21.2
94945Novato3Solid
60.0/100
+2.2
94947Novato7Developing
48.6/100
-9.2
94949Novato3Developing
39.0/100
-18.7

School archetypes in 94939

2 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

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

All schools in 94939

#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

Schools in 94939 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 94939

  • 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.