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Schools in Tiburon · Tamalpais Union High School District, Reed Union Elementary School District

Tiburon’s public schools outscore 96% of California districts

66% of students in Tiburon’s public schools are proficient in math, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Tiburon, 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 81% 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
78%
▲ 31 pts vs CA 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
66%
▲ 33 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
17.5
CA 21.6 · smaller classes
Schools in town
4
5,376 students on the public path
In brief

Tiburon’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 125 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Tiburon’s, its schools beat 83%, lower than their 96% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 78% and math 66% 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 Reed Union Elementary $27,108, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Hilary 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 Tiburon’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 (125)Better than 83%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,641 test results and a graduating class of 1,272 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 81% of Tiburon’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,616 in math, 1,665 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–2Reed ElementaryReed Union Elementary School DistrictNo scores
3–5Bel Aire ElementaryReed Union Elementary School DistrictA+
6–8Del Mar MiddleReed Union Elementary School DistrictA+
9–123 high schoolsDepends on your addressA

Tiburon runs its own schools through grade 8 (Reed Union Elementary School District). From grade 9, students attend the Tamalpais Union High School District, shared with Belvedere, Corte Madera, Fairfax, Larkspur, Mill Valley, Ross, San Anselmo and Sausalito. Its high school is in Larkspur. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

Two districts serve Tiburon

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
Reed Union Elementary School DistrictGrades K–8 · 3 schools · 1,043 students, down 13% since 2020–21 · 14.8 per teacher (CA 21.6)
$27,108CA $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, Reed Union Elementary School District81%
State average 46.7% · 721 students tested
Math · K–8, Reed Union Elementary School District74%
State average 33.1% · 722 students tested

Tiburon vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
TiburonA+Reed Union Elementary K–8 · Tamalpais Union High 9–12
BelvedereA+Reed Union Elementary K–8 · Tamalpais Union High 9–12
Corte MaderaA+Larkspur Elementary K–8 · Tamalpais Union High 9–12
San FranciscoB+San Francisco Unified

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

Every school in Tiburon

7 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 Tiburonby address
Reed Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–2
362 students17:1Rate it →
Bel Aire Elementary
Elementary · Grades 3–5
A+
322 students18:1Rate it →
Del Mar Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8
A+
359 students12:1Rate it →
Also serving Tiburonin other towns
Redwood High
High · Grades 9–12 · Larkspur
A
1,722 students19:1Rate it →
Tamalpais High
High · Grades 9–12 · Mill Valley
A
1,470 students19:1Rate it →
Archie Williams High
High · Grades 9–12 · San Anselmo
A
1,141 students18:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Hilary School
Elementary · Grades K–8
Private · Catholic
252 students13:1Rate it →

Questions about Tiburon’s schools

Are Tiburon’s schools good?

By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Tiburon 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 83%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Tiburon in?

Two districts: Reed Union 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, Ross, San Anselmo and Sausalito.

Where do Tiburon kids go to high school?

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

What is Tiburon’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 Tiburon spend per student?

$23,705 in Tamalpais Union High School District and $27,108 in Reed Union Elementary School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Tiburon?

Yes: St. Hilary School (Catholic, grades K–8, 252 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.