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Elementary Schools in Mill Valley, California: Mill Valley schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 76.7/100

Mill Valley, California has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 76.7/100 — 37.9 points above the state average of 38.8. The highest-scoring school is Strawberry Point Elementary at 80/100, where 66.2% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Mill Valley schools average 57.0% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 5 schools, 1 Growth Engine and 4 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.2% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
76.7
State avg: 38.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
6.7
73.5 – 80.3
Avg Exceeded %
57.0%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
8.2%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary5Strong
76.7/100
57.0%+37.9
High1Strong
75.5/100
34.8%+28.9
Middle1Strong
74.4/100
44.9%+36.4

How Mill Valley schools compare

Mill Valley has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 76.7/100 — 37.9 points above the state average of 38.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Strawberry Point Elementary with a Scope Score of 80 and 66.2% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Mill Valley schools average 57.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Mill Valley averages 8.2% — 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 Mill Valley

4 High Ceiling1 Growth Engine

Hidden gems: 1 school in Mill Valley is classified as Growth Engine \u2014 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

For the data nerds

Every school in Mill Valley

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Strawberry Point Elementary
Mill Valley Elementary High Ceiling
66.2%Strong
80/100
2Tamalpais Valley Elementary
Mill Valley Elementary High Ceiling
60.4%Strong
79/100
3Park Elementary
Mill Valley Elementary High Ceiling
55.0%Strong
76/100
4Tamalpais High
Tamalpais Union High Strong All-Around
34.8%Strong
75/100
5Mill Valley Middle
Mill Valley Elementary Growth Engine
44.9%Strong
74/100
6Old Mill Elementary
Mill Valley Elementary High Ceiling
53.6%Strong
74/100
7Edna Maguire Elementary
Mill Valley Elementary Growth Engine
49.7%Strong
74/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 7 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools · Download this data (CSV)

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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 Mill Valley

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.

Mount Tamalpais School
Nonsectarian · Grades K-8 · 250 students
7:1Private
Marin Horizon School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 185 students
7:1Private
Terra Marin School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 112 students
5:1Private
North Bridge Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades 2-8 · 68 students
5:1Private
The Helix School
Nonsectarian · Grades N · 25 students
6:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Mill Valley

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Mill Valley good?
Mill Valley's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 76.7/100, which is 37.9 points above the state average. 57.0% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (42%), met or exceeded (proficient) (23%), grade 3-to-5 growth (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner 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 80/100 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 76.7/100 — 37.9 points above the state average of 38.8. The exceeded rate averages 57.0% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.2% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Mill Valley?
Mill Valley has 5 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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