Schools in 94903 — San Rafael, California: 94903 schools average 10.8 points above the state — but the range is 39.8 points wide.
94903 has 6 ranked schools in San Rafael, averaging a Scope Score of 52.1/100 — 10.8 points above the state average of 41.3 (a state average weighted to 94903's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 28.1 to 67.9, a 39.8-point spread.
How 94903 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Terra Linda High with a Scope Score of 68 and 30.0% of students exceeding standard.
Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 25.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 20.4%, itself weighted to 94903's own level mix.
Cohort growth among 94903's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +78 scale-score points across 4 schools in 94903 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 94903 averages 18.7%, near the state average of 18.8%, weighted to 94903's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94903 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94903 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94903 | San Rafael | — | 6 | 52.1/100 | — |
| 94960 | San Anselmo | 2.4 | 4 | 69.8/100 | +17.7 |
| 94949 | Novato | 3.2 | 4 | 35.4/100 | -16.7 |
| 94901 | San Rafael | 3.6 | 8 | 41.0/100 | -11.1 |
| 94939 | Larkspur | 5.5 | 3 | 66.8/100 | +14.7 |
| 94947 | Novato | 6.0 | 7 | 47.9/100 | -4.2 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94903
Hidden gems: 1 school in 94903 is classified as 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 94903
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (4)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vallecito Elementary Miller Creek Elementary | 39.5% | 85th percentile · StrongScope Score 58/100 |
| 2 | Lucas Valley Elementary Miller Creek Elementary | 38.8% | 84th percentile · StrongScope Score 56/100 |
| 3 | Mary E. Silveira Elementary Miller Creek Elementary | 27.1% | 69th percentile · SolidScope Score 45/100 |
| 4 | Venetia Valley K-8 San Rafael City Elementary | 9.0% | 30th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 28/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miller Creek Middle Miller Creek Elementary | 33.8% | 86th percentile · StrongScope Score 58/100 |
High Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terra Linda High San Rafael City High | 30.0% | 85th percentile · StrongScope Score 68/100 |
| Marin's Community Marin County Office of Education court and community school | 0.0% | Not ranked |
Schools in 94903 on the map
Open these schools 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