| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Elementary School District | Ross | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 358 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| Mill Valley Elementary School District | Mill Valley | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 2,369 | 6 | K–8 | 0 |
| Reed Union Elementary School District | Tiburon | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 1,024 | 3 | K–8 | 0 |
| Kentfield Elementary School District | Kentfield | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 1,056 | 2 | K–8 | 0 |
| Larkspur Elementary School District | Larkspur | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 1,262 | 3 | K–8 | 0 |
| Ross Valley Elementary School District | San Anselmo | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 1,724 | 5 | K–8 | 0 |
| Tamalpais Union High School District | Greenbrae | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 4,837 | 5 | 9–12 | 15 |
| Miller Creek Elementary School District | San Rafael | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 1,825 | 4 | K–8 | 0 |
| Lagunitas Elementary School District | San Geronimo | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 160 | 2 | K–8 | 1 |
| Bolinas-Stinson Union Elementary School District | Bolinas | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 101 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| Novato Unified School District | Novato | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 7,208 | 15 | K–12 | 3 |
| San Rafael City High School District | San Rafael | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 2,668 | 3 | 9–12 | 3 |
| Sausalito Elementary School District | Marin City | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 318 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| Nicasio Elementary School District | Nicasio | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 34 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| San Rafael City Elementary School District | San Rafael | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 4,290 | 9 | K–8 | 0 |
| Shoreline Unified School District | Dillon Beach | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 470 | 5 | K–12 | 6 |
How Marin County compares
Together they enroll 29,704 students across 66 schools. The largest is Novato Unified School District with 7,208 students. Districts here average 8.2/10, above the California average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Marin County, California
Marin County has 16 public school districts covering 28 zip codes. The top-rated district in Marin County is Ross Elementary School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (CAASPP 2023–24), ranked against all districts in California. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
Enter your zip code on any page to confirm your exact district assignment — district boundaries are address-specific and may not follow county or city lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Marin County, CA?
16 school districts serve zip codes in Marin County, CA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Marin County, CA?
Of the districts serving Marin County, Ross Elementary School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 99th percentile among California school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on California reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in California and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within California only, never across state lines.