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Larkspur City Hall 400 Magnolia Ave Larkspur CA 3-21-2010 1-56-19 PMPhoto: Sanfranman59 · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Schools in Larkspur · Tamalpais Union High School District, Larkspur Elementary School District

Larkspur’s public schools outscore 96% of California districts

Math proficiency in Larkspur’s districts is 65%, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the three public school districts serving Larkspur, 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 87% 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
76%
▲ 30 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
18.3
CA 21.6 · smaller classes
Schools in town
7
3,414 students on the public path
In brief

Larkspur’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 76% and math 65% across its 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 ↓

Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Hall Middle, then Redwood High. Enrollment is down 12% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Marin Primary & Middle School (private), St. Patrick School (private) and Chronos Academy (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 Larkspur’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 (361)Better than 98%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,596 test results and a graduating class of 1,272 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 87% of Larkspur’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,577 in math, 2,615 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–53 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA+
6–8Hall MiddleLarkspur Elementary School DistrictA
9–12Redwood HighTamalpais Union High School DistrictA

Parts of Larkspur (9% and 9% of its land) are served by San Rafael City Elementary and San Rafael City High instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

Three districts serve Larkspur

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
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
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, 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
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

Larkspur vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
LarkspurA+Larkspur Elementary K–8 · Kentfield Elementary K–8 · Tamalpais Union High 9–12
Corte MaderaA+Larkspur 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

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

Every school in Larkspur

10 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 Larkspurby address
Hall Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8
A
440 students20:1Rate it →
Redwood High
High · Grades 9–12
A
1,722 students19:1Rate it →
Also serving Larkspurin other towns
Anthony G. Bacich Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–4 · Kentfield
526 students19:1Rate it →
Neil Cummins Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Corte Madera
A+
451 students19:1Rate it →
Cove
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Corte Madera
A+
275 students19:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
San Andreas High (Continuation)
High · Grades 10–12
C−
Alternative Education
46 students8:1Rate it →
Tamiscal High (Alternative)
High · Grades 9–12
B+
Alternative Education
124 students11:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Marin Primary & Middle School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Nonsectarian
291 students7:1Rate it →
St. Patrick School
Elementary · Grades K–8
Private · Catholic
247 students12:1Rate it →
Chronos Academy
Elementary · Grades 1–8
Private · Nonsectarian
18 students5:1Rate it →

Questions about Larkspur’s schools

Are Larkspur’s schools good?

By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Larkspur 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 98%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Larkspur in?

Tamalpais Union High School District, which runs grades 9–12 and enrolls 4,503 students in 5 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Larkspur are served by San Rafael City Elementary and San Rafael City High.

Where do Larkspur kids go to high school?

Redwood High, with 1,722 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Larkspur’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 Larkspur spend per student?

$23,705 in Tamalpais Union High School District, $21,658 in Larkspur Elementary 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 Larkspur?

Yes: Marin Primary & Middle School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 291 students), St. Patrick School (Catholic, grades K–8, 247 students) and Chronos Academy (nonsectarian, grades 1–8, 18 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.