| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolinas-Stinson Union Elementary School District | Bolinas | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 4,837 | 5 | 9–12 | 2 |
| Tamalpais Union High School District | Greenbrae | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 4,837 | 5 | 9–12 | 12 |
| Lagunitas Elementary School District | San Geronimo | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 160 | 2 | K–8 | 1 |
| 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 |
| Shoreline Unified School District | Bodega | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 470 | 5 | K–12 | 10 |
How Marin County compares
Together they enroll 20,180 students across 35 schools. The largest is Novato Unified School District with 7,208 students. Districts here average 7.8/10, above the California average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Marin County, California
Marin County has 6 public school districts covering 31 zip codes. The top-rated district in Marin County is Bolinas-Stinson Union Elementary School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in California. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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