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Schools in 94903 — San Rafael, California: 94903 schools average 3.7 points above the state — but the range is 53.6 points wide.

94903 has 7 ranked schools in San Rafael, averaging a Scope Score of 48.5/100 — 3.7 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 9.1 to 62.7, a 53.6-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
48.5
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
53.6
9.1 – 62.7
Avg Exceeded %
25.5%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
18.7%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 94903 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Vallecito Elementary with a Scope Score of 63 and 39.5% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 25.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism across 94903 averages 18.7%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 94903 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94903
94903San Rafael7Developing
48.5/100
94901San Rafael9Developing
41.9/100
-6.6

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 94903

1 Growth Engine1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 94903 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 94903

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Vallecito Elementary
Miller Creek Elementary Growth Engine
39.5%Solid
63/100
2Terra Linda High
San Rafael City High Building Momentum
30.0%Solid
62/100
3Lucas Valley Elementary
Miller Creek Elementary Strong All-Around
38.8%Solid
60/100
4Miller Creek Middle
Miller Creek Elementary Building Momentum
33.8%Solid
60/100
5Mary E. Silveira Elementary
Miller Creek Elementary Culture First
27.1%Solid
50/100
6Venetia Valley K-8
San Rafael City Elementary On the Rise
9.0%Developing
36/100
7Marin's Community
Marin County Office of Education Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
9/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 7 schools in 94903Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 94903 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 94903

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 94903 (San Rafael) good?
94903 has 7 ranked schools in San Rafael, averaging a Scope Score of 48.5/100 — 3.7 points above the state average. 25.5% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 94903?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 94903 is Vallecito Elementary with a Scope Score of 63/100 and 39.5% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 94903 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 94903 average a Scope Score of 48.5/100 — 3.7 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 25.5% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 94903?
Zip code 94903 has 7 ranked 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. Full methodology and weights.