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Schools in 94941 — Mill Valley, California

94941 has 7 ranked schools averaging 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. 7 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

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%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 94941 schools perform

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

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 52.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 94941 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +5.4 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 94941 averages 9.4%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 94941 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94941
94941Mill Valley7Strong
79.0/100
94939Larkspur4Solid
57.8/100
-21.2
94945Novato3Solid
60.0/100
-19.1
94947Novato7Developing
48.6/100
-30.4
94949Novato3Developing
39.0/100
-40.0

School archetypes in 94941

4 High Ceiling2 Growth Engine1 Strong All-Around

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 94941 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — 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 94941

#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 Growth Engine
44.9%Strong
75/100
6Edna Maguire Elementary
Mill Valley Elementary Growth Engine
49.7%Strong
75/100
7Tamalpais High
Tamalpais Union High Strong All-Around
34.8%Strong
74/100

Schools in 94941 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 94941

  • 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.