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Schools in Kentfield · Tamalpais Union High School District, Kentfield Elementary School District

Kentfield’s public schools outscore 94% of California districts

On the state math tests, 62% of Kentfield’s students scored proficient, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Kentfield, 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.

#50of 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
75%
▲ 28 pts vs CA 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
62%
▲ 29 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
18.1
CA 21.6 · smaller classes
Schools in town
3
5,347 students on the public path
In brief

Kentfield’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 102 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Kentfield’s, its schools beat 56%, lower than their 94% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 75% and math 62% 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 Kentfield Elementary $20,924, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓

Choice beyond the district

Marin Catholic High School (private) is 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 Kentfield’s grade

A+ Test scoresA− Graduation

A: better than 94% of California school districts, #50 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 94%
Lower resultsHigher results
California towns with similar household incomes (102)Better than 56%
AA+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,667 test results and a graduating class of 1,272 could put Kentfield anywhere from A to A+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 82% of Kentfield’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,645 in math, 1,689 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–4Anthony G. Bacich ElementaryKentfield Elementary School DistrictNo scores
5–8Adaline E. Kent MiddleKentfield Elementary School DistrictNo scores
9–123 high schoolsDepends on your addressA

Kentfield runs its own schools through grade 8 (Kentfield Elementary School District). From grade 9, students attend the Tamalpais Union High School District, shared with Belvedere, Corte Madera, Fairfax, Larkspur, Mill Valley, Ross, San Anselmo, Sausalito and Tiburon. Its high school is in Larkspur. Parts of Kentfield (9% and 5% of its land) are served by Larkspur Elementary and Ross Elementary instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

Two districts serve Kentfield

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
A
Kentfield Elementary School DistrictGrades K–8 · 2 schools · 1,014 students, down 7% since 2020–21 · 17.1 per teacher (CA 21.6)
$20,924CA $21,206 · FY2024
A+
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, Kentfield Elementary School District74%
State average 46.7% · 745 students tested
Math · K–8, Kentfield Elementary School District65%
State average 33.1% · 751 students tested

Kentfield vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
KentfieldAKentfield Elementary K–8 · Tamalpais Union High 9–12
LarkspurA+Larkspur Elementary K–8 · Kentfield Elementary K–8 · Tamalpais Union High 9–12
RossA+Ross Elementary K–8 · Tamalpais Union High 9–12
San RafaelB+San Rafael City Elementary K–8 · Dixie Elementary K–8 · San Rafael City High 9–12
Mill ValleyA+Mill Valley Elementary K–8 · Tamalpais Union High 9–12

3 of the 4 neighbors share Tamalpais Union High with Kentfield for grades 9–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.

Every school in Kentfield

6 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 Kentfieldby address
Anthony G. Bacich Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–4
526 students19:1Rate it →
Adaline E. Kent Middle
Middle · Grades 5–8
488 students15:1Rate it →
Also serving Kentfieldin other towns
Redwood High
High · Grades 9–12 · Larkspur
A
1,722 students19:1Rate it →
Tamalpais High
High · Grades 9–12 · Mill Valley
A
1,470 students19:1Rate it →
Archie Williams High
High · Grades 9–12 · San Anselmo
A
1,141 students18:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Marin Catholic High School
High · Grades 9–12
Private · Catholic
791 students14:1Rate it →

Questions about Kentfield’s schools

Are Kentfield’s schools good?

By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Kentfield children attend outscore 94% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #50 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 56%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Kentfield in?

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

Where do Kentfield kids go to high school?

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

What is Kentfield’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 Kentfield spend per student?

$23,705 in Tamalpais Union High School District and $20,924 in Kentfield Elementary School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Kentfield?

Yes: Marin Catholic High School (Catholic, grades 9–12, 791 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.