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Sun Valley Elementary

PublicElementaryGrades K–5

75 Happy Ln., San Rafael, CA 94901 · (415) 485-2440 · Part of San Rafael City Elementary School District

San Rafael’s School Grade B+ better than 68% of California school districts

Students
523
Students per teacher
23:1
Free or reduced lunch
30%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
The gist

What stands out about Sun Valley Elementary

  • Its own letter, A: reading and math results near the top of California’s public schools
  • Math proficiency 33 pts above the state
  • Reading / language arts 23 pts above the state
  • Larger classes: 23 students per teacher
  • Enrollment up 17% since 2020–21
  • Next stop for San Rafael kids: James B. Davidson Middle

On the path

Where San Rafael kids come from and go next. The whole path →

K–5Sun Valley ElementaryYou are here
6–8James B. Davidson Middle1,052 students

Test scores

2020–21
Math proficiency67%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts72%
State average 48.6%

Its own letter, A, places these results among California’s 3,615 public schools with results. Source: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21).

75 Happy Ln., San Rafael

Students

Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten127
Grade 192
Grade 271
Grade 370
Grade 486
Grade 577
Enrollment over time
447’20
461’21
473’22
509’23
523’24

Up 17% since 2020–21.

Who goes here
White 55%Hispanic 28%Two or more races 11%Asian 4%Black <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.

Parents talk

Questions and answers about Sun Valley Elementary from San Rafael families.

Other schools in San Rafael City Elementary School District

The district →

School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Test scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). A school’s letter is our own summary of its reading and math results against California’s other public schools; San Rafael’s School Grade is built from its districts’ results. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.