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Schools in 94941 — Mill Valley, California: 94941 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

94941 has 7 ranked schools in Mill Valley, averaging a Scope Score of 78.8/100 — 33.9 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 68.5 to 85.8, a 17.3-point spread. 7 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
78.8
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
17.3
68.5 – 85.8
Avg Exceeded %
52.1%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.4%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 94941 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Strawberry Point Elementary with a Scope Score of 86 and 66.2% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 52.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Schools in 94941 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +5.4 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 94941 averages 9.4%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 94941 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94941
94941Mill Valley7Strong
78.8/100
94939Larkspur4Solid
53.9/100
-24.9
94945Novato3Solid
58.6/100
-20.2
94947Novato8Developing
47.2/100
-31.6
94949Novato4Developing
41.2/100
-37.5

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 94941

4 High Ceiling2 Growth Engine1 Strong All-Around

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 94941 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — 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 94941

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Strawberry Point Elementary
Mill Valley Elementary High Ceiling
66.2%Strong
86/100
2Tamalpais Valley Elementary
Mill Valley Elementary High Ceiling
60.4%Strong
83/100
3Park Elementary
Mill Valley Elementary High Ceiling
55.0%Strong
83/100
4Old Mill Elementary
Mill Valley Elementary High Ceiling
53.6%Strong
80/100
5Edna Maguire Elementary
Mill Valley Elementary Growth Engine
49.7%Strong
77/100
6Mill Valley Middle
Mill Valley Elementary Growth Engine
44.9%Strong
73/100
7Tamalpais High
Tamalpais Union High Strong All-Around
34.8%Solid
69/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 7 schools in 94941Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 94941 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 94941

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 94941 (Mill Valley) good?
94941 has 7 ranked schools in Mill Valley, averaging a Scope Score of 78.8/100 — 33.9 points above the state average. 52.1% 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 94941?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 94941 is Strawberry Point Elementary with a Scope Score of 86/100 and 66.2% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 94941 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 94941 average a Scope Score of 78.8/100 — 33.9 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 52.1% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 94941?
Zip code 94941 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.