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Schools in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley · Tamalpais Union High School District, Mill Valley Elementary School District

Tamalpais-Homestead Valley’s public schools outscore 95% of California districts

64% of students in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley’s public schools are proficient in math, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the three public school districts serving Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, 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.

#29of 847 California townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 86% 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

74%

▲ 27 pts vs CA 47%

2021–22

Math proficiency

64%

▲ 31 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

5,684 students on the public path

In brief

Tamalpais-Homestead Valley’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 110 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Tamalpais-Homestead Valley’s, its schools beat 77%, lower than their 95% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 74% and math 64% 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 Mill Valley Elementary $24,180, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then two middle and three high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is down 12% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Marin Horizon School (private) and Mount Tamalpais School (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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley’s grade

A⁺ Test scoresA⁻ Graduation

A+: better than 95% of California school districts, #29 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 95%

Lower resultsHigher results

California towns with similar household incomes (110)Better than 77%

A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,777 test results and a graduating class of 1,272 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 86% of Tamalpais-Homestead Valley’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,747 in math, 2,809 in reading).

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Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, with each school’s own grade.

Kindergarten in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley

Tamalpais Valley Elementary

Grades K–5 · 368 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Mill Valley

No scores

The path, start to finish

K–5Tamalpais Valley ElementaryMill Valley Elementary School DistrictNo scores

6–82 middle schoolsDepends on your addressD

9–123 high schoolsDepends on your addressA

To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

Three districts serve Tamalpais-Homestead Valley

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

Mill Valley Elementary School DistrictGrades K–8 · 6 schools · 2,309 students, down 12% since 2020–21 · 18.8 per teacher (CA 21.6)

$24,180CA $21,206 · FY2024

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Sausalito Elementary School DistrictGrades K–8 · 1 schools · 262 students, up 136% since 2020–21 · 14.1 per teacher (CA 21.6)

$51,011CA $21,206 · FY2024

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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, Mill Valley Elementary School District78%

State average 46.7% · 1613 students tested

Math · K–8, Mill Valley Elementary School District73%

State average 33.1% · 1596 students tested

Reading · K–8, Sausalito Elementary School District38%

State average 46.7% · 252 students tested

Math · K–8, Sausalito Elementary School District26%

State average 33.1% · 257 students tested

Tamalpais-Homestead Valley vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the California towns that share Tamalpais-Homestead Valley’s borders.

Schools next door

Town	Schools	Main districts
Tamalpais-Homestead Valley	A⁺	Mill Valley Elementary K–8 · Sausalito Elementary K–8 · Tamalpais Union High 9–12
Mill Valley	A⁺	Mill Valley Elementary K–8 · Tamalpais Union High 9–12
Sausalito	A	Sausalito Elementary K–8 · Tamalpais Union High 9–12

All 2 neighbors share Tamalpais Union High with Tamalpais-Homestead Valley for grades 9–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.

Every school in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley

8 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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valleyby address

Tamalpais Valley Elementary

Elementary · Grades K–5 · Mill Valley

368 students20:1Rate it →

Also serving Tamalpais-Homestead Valleyin other towns

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy

Elementary · Grades K–8 · Sausalito

262 students14:1Rate it →

Mill Valley Middle

Middle · Grades 6–8 · Mill Valley

721 students16:1Rate it →

Redwood High

High · Grades 9–12 · Larkspur

1,722 students19:1Rate it →

Tamalpais High

High · Grades 9–12 · Mill Valley

1,470 students19:1Rate it →

Archie Williams High

High · Grades 9–12 · San Anselmo

1,141 students18:1Rate it →

Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade

Marin Horizon School

Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Mill Valley

Private · Nonsectarian

285 students11:1Rate it →

Mount Tamalpais School

Elementary · Grades K–8 · Mill Valley

Private · Nonsectarian

254 students7:1Rate it →

Questions about Tamalpais-Homestead Valley’s schools

Are Tamalpais-Homestead Valley’s schools good?

By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Tamalpais-Homestead Valley children attend outscore 95% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #29 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 77%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Tamalpais-Homestead Valley in?

Tamalpais Union High School District, which runs grades 9–12 and enrolls 4,503 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Tamalpais-Homestead Valley kids go to high school?

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

What is Tamalpais-Homestead Valley’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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley spend per student?

$23,705 in Tamalpais Union High School District, $24,180 in Mill Valley Elementary School District and $51,011 in Sausalito Elementary School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley?

Yes: Marin Horizon School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 285 students) and Mount Tamalpais School (nonsectarian, grades K–8, 254 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.