Schools in 94901 — San Rafael, California: 9 schools. Average score 2.9 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
94901 has 9 ranked schools in San Rafael, averaging a Scope Score of 41.9/100 — 2.9 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 15.1 to 69.5, a 54.5-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 94901 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Sun Valley Elementary with a Scope Score of 70 and 47.5% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 19.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 94901 averages 13.5%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94901 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94901 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94901 | San Rafael | 9 | Developing 41.9/100 | — |
| 94903 | San Rafael | 7 | Developing 48.5/100 | +6.6 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94901
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 94901 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 94901
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun Valley Elementary San Rafael City Elementary Strong All-Around | 47.5% | Solid 70/100 |
| 2 | Laurel Dell Elementary San Rafael City Elementary Growth Engine | 19.5% | Solid 51/100 |
| 3 | Glenwood Elementary San Rafael City Elementary Solid Base | 42.5% | Solid 51/100 |
| 4 | Coleman Elementary San Rafael City Elementary Building Momentum | 26.6% | Developing 49/100 |
| 5 | San Rafael High San Rafael City High Building Momentum | 15.3% | Developing 45/100 |
| 6 | James B. Davidson Middle San Rafael City Elementary On the Rise | 17.7% | Developing 44/100 |
| 7 | Bahia Vista Elementary San Rafael City Elementary Building Momentum | 4.0% | Developing 32/100 |
| 8 | San Pedro Elementary San Rafael City Elementary Building Momentum | 3.2% | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 9 | Madrone High Continuation San Rafael City High Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 15/100 |
Schools in 94901 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.
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