Best Public Schools in San Rafael, CA

The city of San Rafael, California is home to 19 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 6 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools in the district, with a few standout schools like Sun Valley Elementary, Vallecito Elementary, and Terra Linda High consistently outperforming their peers.

The alternative and continuation high schools, such as Madrone High Continuation and Marin's Community, face unique challenges, struggling with low graduation rates, high dropout rates, and very low academic proficiency. In contrast, Terra Linda High outperforms the district and state averages in test scores, graduation rates, and other key metrics.

The data also reveals significant disparities in student demographics, with schools like Bahia Vista Elementary and San Pedro Elementary having very high free/reduced lunch rates, while Lucas Valley Elementary has a much lower rate. These differences in socioeconomic factors may contribute to the performance gaps observed across the San Rafael City Elementary District and the Miller Creek Elementary District.