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Schools in Corte Madera · Tamalpais Union High School District, Larkspur Elementary School District

Corte Madera’s public schools outscore 96% of California districts

Math proficiency in Corte Madera’s districts is 65%, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Corte Madera, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.

#18of 847 California townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 82% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency

77%

▲ 31 pts vs CA 47%

2021–22

Math proficiency

65%

▲ 32 pts vs CA 33%

2021–22

Graduate on time

97%

▲ 11 pts vs CA 86%

class of 2023

Spent per student

$23.7K

▲ 12% vs CA $21.2K

FY2024 · Tamalpais Union High

Students per teacher

18.5

CA 21.6 · smaller classes

Schools in town

5,499 students on the public path

In brief

Corte Madera’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 125 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Corte Madera’s, its schools beat 82%, lower than their 96% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 77% and math 65% across both districts in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 97% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

Tamalpais Union High spends $23,705 per student and Larkspur Elementary $21,658, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓

Choice beyond the district

Marin Country Day School (private), Marin Montessori School (private) and Corte Madera Montessori (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Corte Madera’s grade

A⁺ Test scoresA⁻ Graduation

A+: better than 96% of California school districts, #18 of 847 California towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

California school districts we grade (1,872)Better than 96%

Lower resultsHigher results

California towns with similar household incomes (125)Better than 82%

A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,848 test results and a graduating class of 1,272 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 82% of Corte Madera’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,826 in math, 1,870 in reading).

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Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Corte Madera, with each school’s own grade.

Kindergarten in Corte Madera · depends on your address

Neil Cummins Elementary

Grades K–5 · 451 students · 19:1 students per teacher

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Cove

Grades K–5 · 275 students · 19:1 students per teacher

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The path, start to finish

K–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA⁺

6–8Hall Middlein LarkspurA

9–123 high schoolsDepends on your addressA

Corte Madera runs its own schools through grade 8 (Larkspur Elementary School District). From grade 9, students attend the Tamalpais Union High School District, shared with Belvedere, Fairfax, Larkspur, Mill Valley, Ross, San Anselmo, Sausalito and Tiburon. Its middle school is in Larkspur. Parts of Corte Madera (14% of its land) are served by Reed Union Elementary instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

Two districts serve Corte Madera

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Tamalpais Union High School DistrictGrades 9–12 · 5 schools · 4,503 students, down 12% since 2020–21 · 18.3 per teacher (CA 21.6)

$23,705CA $21,206 · FY2024

Larkspur Elementary School DistrictGrades K–8 · 3 schools · 1,166 students, down 18% since 2020–21 · 19.3 per teacher (CA 21.6)

$21,658CA $21,206 · FY2024

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Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading · 9–12, Tamalpais Union High School District76%

State average 46.7% · 944 students tested

Math · 9–12, Tamalpais Union High School District59%

State average 33.1% · 894 students tested

Reading · K–8, Larkspur Elementary School District79%

State average 46.7% · 926 students tested

Math · K–8, Larkspur Elementary School District71%

State average 33.1% · 932 students tested

Corte Madera vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the California towns that share Corte Madera’s borders.

Schools next door

Town	Schools	Main districts
Corte Madera	A⁺	Larkspur Elementary K–8 · Tamalpais Union High 9–12
Larkspur	A⁺	Larkspur Elementary K–8 · Kentfield Elementary K–8 · Tamalpais Union High 9–12
Mill Valley	A⁺	Mill Valley Elementary K–8 · Tamalpais Union High 9–12
Tiburon	A⁺	Reed Union Elementary K–8 · Tamalpais Union High 9–12

All 3 neighbors share Tamalpais Union High with Corte Madera for grades 9–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.

Every school in Corte Madera

9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Corte Maderaby address

Neil Cummins Elementary

Elementary · Grades K–5

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451 students19:1Rate it →

Cove

Elementary · Grades K–5

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275 students19:1Rate it →

Also serving Corte Maderain other towns

Hall Middle

Middle · Grades 6–8 · Larkspur

440 students20:1Rate it →

Redwood High

High · Grades 9–12 · Larkspur

1,722 students19:1Rate it →

Tamalpais High

High · Grades 9–12 · Mill Valley

1,470 students19:1Rate it →

Archie Williams High

High · Grades 9–12 · San Anselmo

1,141 students18:1Rate it →

Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade

Marin Country Day School

Elementary · Grades K–8

Private · Nonsectarian

597 students9:1Rate it →

Marin Montessori School

Grades PK–9

Private · Nonsectarian

258 students17:1Rate it →

Corte Madera Montessori

Elementary · Grades PK–K

Private · Nonsectarian

52 studentsRate it →

Questions about Corte Madera’s schools

Are Corte Madera’s schools good?

By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Corte Madera children attend outscore 96% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #18 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 82%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Corte Madera in?

Two districts: Larkspur Elementary School District runs grades K–8, and Tamalpais Union High School District runs grades 9–12, shared with Belvedere, Fairfax, Larkspur, Mill Valley, Ross, San Anselmo, Sausalito and Tiburon.

Where do Corte Madera kids go to high school?

One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Redwood High, Tamalpais High and Archie Williams High.

What is Corte Madera’s graduation rate?

97% of the class of 2023 in Tamalpais Union High School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.

How much does Corte Madera spend per student?

$23,705 in Tamalpais Union High School District and $21,658 in Larkspur Elementary School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Corte Madera?

Yes: Marin Country Day School (nonsectarian, grades K–8, 597 students), Marin Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–9, 258 students) and Corte Madera Montessori (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 52 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.