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Elementary Schools in Larkspur, California: Larkspur schools average 5.0 points above the state — but the range is 44.1 points wide.

Near Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 48.7/100

Larkspur, California has 3 ranked high school schools with an average Scope Score of 48.7/100 — 5.0 points above the state average of 43.7. The highest-scoring school is Redwood High at 70/100, where 36.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Larkspur schools average 18.2% exceeded standard (state: 15.8%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 30.8% (near the state average of 30.2%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
48.7
State avg: 43.7
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
44.1
26.0 – 70.1
Avg Exceeded %
18.2%
State avg: 15.8%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
30.8%
State avg: 30.2%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
High3Developing
48.7/100
18.2%+5.0
Middle1Solid
69.3/100
46.8%+26.7

How Larkspur schools compare

Larkspur has 3 ranked high school schools with an average Scope Score of 48.7/100 — 5.0 points above the state average of 43.7 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Redwood High with a Scope Score of 70 and 36.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Larkspur averages 30.8% — near the state average of 30.2%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Larkspur

1 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

Every school in Larkspur

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Redwood High
Tamalpais Union High Strong All-Around
36.8%Strong
70/100
2Hall Middle
Larkspur-Corte Madera Strong All-Around
46.8%Solid
69/100
3Tamiscal High (Alternative)
Tamalpais Union High Building Momentum
12.1%Solid
50/100
4San Andreas High (Continuation)
Tamalpais Union High Building Momentum
5.9%Needs Support
26/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 4 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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.

Private Schools in Larkspur

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

St. Patrick School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 262 students
9:1Private
Marin Primary & Middle School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 221 students
6:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Larkspur

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 Larkspur good?
Larkspur's 3 ranked high school schools average a Scope Score of 48.7/100, which is 5.0 points above the state average. 18.2% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 15.8%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for high school schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best high school school in Larkspur?
The highest-scoring high school school in Larkspur is Redwood High with a Scope Score of 70/100 and 36.8% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Larkspur schools compare to the state average?
Larkspur high school schools average a Scope Score of 48.7/100 — 5.0 points above the state average of 43.7. The exceeded rate averages 18.2% vs. 15.8% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 30.8% vs. 30.2% statewide.
How many schools are in Larkspur?
Larkspur has 3 ranked high school 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. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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