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Elementary Schools in San Rafael, California

10 schools ranked by our 6-dimension composite score — exceeded vs. met standard, growth, absenteeism, suspension, and baseline proficiency.

How San Rafael schools compare

San Rafael's 10 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 51.9 — 6.3 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 31.4 to 66.3, a 34.8-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Sun Valley Elementary with a composite of 66.3 and 47.6% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: San Rafael schools average 25.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in San Rafael averages 9.1%, which is above the state average of 18.7%.

Avg Composite
51.9
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
34.8
31.4 – 66.3
Avg Exceeded %
25.7%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
10
With composite scores
# School County Score Exceeded Met+ Absent Susp.
1 Sun Valley Elementary
San Rafael City Elementary
Marin 66.3 47.6% 73.2% 7.2% 0.7%
2 Vallecito Elementary
Miller Creek Elementary
Marin 64.5 39.6% 62.5% 3.4% 0.5%
3 Lucas Valley Elementary
Miller Creek Elementary
Marin 64.3 39.0% 70.3% 7.4% 0.9%
4 Glenwood Elementary
San Rafael City Elementary
Marin 60.7 42.4% 66.4% 7.7% 2.8%
5 Laurel Dell Elementary
San Rafael City Elementary
Marin 53.5 19.6% 42.0% 8.2% 1.4%
6 Mary E. Silveira Elementary
Miller Creek Elementary
Marin 52.3 27.1% 54.5% 11.4% 0.5%
7 Coleman Elementary
San Rafael City Elementary
Marin 49.9 26.6% 48.0% 10.7% 1.8%
8 Venetia Valley K-8
San Rafael City Elementary
Marin 39.4 7.9% 25.3% 16.2% 7.0%
9 Bahia Vista Elementary
San Rafael City Elementary
Marin 36.4 4.0% 21.8% 12.4% 2.7%
10 San Pedro Elementary
San Rafael City Elementary
Marin 31.4 3.2% 11.3% 5.9% 4.6%