Ross’s public schools outscore 95% of California districts
In Ross, 64% of tested students are proficient in math, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Ross, 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.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 75% 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.
Ross’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 102 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Ross’s, its schools beat 59%, lower than their 95% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 78% and math 64% 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 Ross Elementary $30,218, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
The Branson 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.
What’s behind Ross’s grade
A+: better than 95% of California school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Ross, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Ross
Ross Elementary
Grades K–8 · 339 students · 12:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Ross · depends on your address
Redwood High
Grades 9–12 · 1,722 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Larkspur
Tamalpais High
Grades 9–12 · 1,470 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Mill Valley
Archie Williams High
Grades 9–12 · 1,141 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in San Anselmo
10th grade in Ross · depends on your address
Redwood High
Grades 9–12 · 1,722 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Larkspur
Tamalpais High
Grades 9–12 · 1,470 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Mill Valley
Archie Williams High
Grades 9–12 · 1,141 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in San Anselmo
11th grade in Ross · depends on your address
Redwood High
Grades 9–12 · 1,722 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Larkspur
Tamalpais High
Grades 9–12 · 1,470 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Mill Valley
Archie Williams High
Grades 9–12 · 1,141 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in San Anselmo
12th grade in Ross · depends on your address
Redwood High
Grades 9–12 · 1,722 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Larkspur
Tamalpais High
Grades 9–12 · 1,470 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Mill Valley
Archie Williams High
Grades 9–12 · 1,141 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in San Anselmo
Ross runs its own schools through grade 8 (Ross Elementary School District). From grade 9, students attend the Tamalpais Union High School District, shared with Belvedere, Corte Madera, Fairfax, Larkspur, Mill Valley, San Anselmo, Sausalito and Tiburon. Its high school is in Larkspur. Parts of Ross (4% of its land) are served by Kentfield Elementary instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Ross
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Ross vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Ross’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Ross | A+ | Ross Elementary K–8 · Tamalpais Union High 9–12 |
| San Anselmo | A+ | Ross Valley Elementary K–8 · Tamalpais Union High 9–12 |
| San Rafael | B+ | San Rafael City Elementary K–8 · Dixie Elementary K–8 · San Rafael City High 9–12 |
Every school in Ross
5 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).
Questions about Ross’s schools
Are Ross’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Ross children attend outscore 95% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 59%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Ross in?
Two districts: Ross 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, San Anselmo, Sausalito and Tiburon.
Where do Ross kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Redwood High, Tamalpais High and Archie Williams High.
What is Ross’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 Ross spend per student?
$23,705 in Tamalpais Union High School District and $30,218 in Ross Elementary School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Ross?
Yes: The Branson School (nonsectarian, grades 9–12, 370 students).
Parents talk
What Ross families are saying about school.
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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.