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Schools in San Marino · San Marino Unified School District

San Marino’s public schools outscore 97% of California districts

Math proficiency in San Marino’s districts is 83%, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving San Marino, 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.

#10of 847 California townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% 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
86%
▲ 39 pts vs CA 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
83%
▲ 50 pts vs CA 33%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 9–14 pts vs CA 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$17.1K
▼ 20% vs CA $21.2K
FY2024
Students per teacher
21.4
CA 21.6
Schools in town
5
3,083 students on the public path
In brief

San Marino’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 155 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of San Marino’s, its schools beat 90%, lower than their 97% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 86% and math 83% in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $17,053 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Huntington Middle, then San Marino High. Enrollment is up 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

SS Felicitas & Perpetua 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 San Marino’s grade

A+ Test scoresA− Graduation

A+: better than 97% of California school districts, #10 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 97%
Lower resultsHigher results
California towns with similar household incomes (155)Better than 90%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,364 test results and a graduating class of 192 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 96% of San Marino’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,358 in math, 1,370 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA+
6–8Huntington MiddleSan Marino Unified School DistrictA+
9–12San Marino HighSan Marino Unified School DistrictA

San Marino’s public schools are run by San Marino Unified School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

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

San Marino Unified School DistrictGrades K–12 · 4 schools · 3,083 students, up 10% since 2020–21 · 21.4 per teacher (CA 21.6)
$17,053CA $21,206 · FY2024
A+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading86%
State average 46.7% · 1370 students tested
Math83%
State average 33.1% · 1358 students tested

San Marino vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
San MarinoA+San Marino Unified
PasadenaBPasadena Unified
San GabrielB+San Gabriel Unified K–12 · El Monte Union High 9–12
South PasadenaA+South Pasadena Unified
AlhambraA−Alhambra Unified

Every school in San Marino

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).

District schools in San Marinoby address
Carver Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
A+
777 students22:1Rate it →
Valentine Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
A+
711 students21:1Rate it →
Huntington Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8
A+
709 students23:1Rate it →
San Marino High
High · Grades 9–12
A
886 students20:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
SS Felicitas & Perpetua School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
121 students10:1Rate it →

Questions about San Marino’s schools

Are San Marino’s schools good?

By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools San Marino children attend outscore 97% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #10 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 90%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is San Marino in?

San Marino Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 3,083 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do San Marino kids go to high school?

San Marino High, with 886 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is San Marino’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in San Marino Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.

How much does San Marino spend per student?

$17,053 in San Marino Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in San Marino?

Yes: SS Felicitas & Perpetua School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 121 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.