Marin County Public Schools
Distinguished Elementary, Middle and High Schools
Marin County schools are highly sought after for their exceptional education quality, renowned for rigorous academics, dedicated teachers, and vibrant community involvement.
With picturesque surroundings and a focus on holistic development, Marin County offers an unparalleled educational experience, attracting families seeking excellence in learning and nurturing environments for their children’s growth.
Marin County Public Schools
School districts are one of the first questions Marin buyers ask — and often the deciding factor between two neighborhoods that look nearly identical on paper. Below is a complete list of Marin County public school districts with direct links to each school's website. A few things worth knowing before you dig in: district lines don't always follow town lines, one address can feed into a dramatically different school than the house next door, and ratings are a useful starting point but not the whole picture. Always verify your specific address before drawing conclusions.
Mill Valley School District
Mill Valley
Reed Union School District
Tiburon / Belvedere
Larkspur-Corte Madera
Larkspur / Corte Madera
Kentfield School District
Kentfield / parts of Larkspur & Greenbrae
Ross Valley School District
Fairfax / San Anselmo
Miller Creek District
San Rafael
San Rafael City Schools
San Rafael
Elementary
- Bahia Vista — K–5
- San Pedro — K–5
- Coleman — K–5
- Short — K–5
- Glenwood — K–5
- Sun Valley — K–5
- Laurel Dell — K–5
- Venetia Valley — K–8
Middle & High
Novato Unified
Novato
Elementary
- Hamilton — K–8
- Loma Verde Elementary — K–5
- Lu Sutton Elementary — K–5
- Lynwood Elementary — K–5
- Olive Elementary — K–5
- Pleasant Valley Elementary — K–5
- Rancho Elementary — K–5
- San Ramon Elementary — K–5
Middle & High
A Note About Ratings
School ratings capture test scores, attendance, and performance improvement — they're worth looking at. But they don't capture classroom culture, class size, or whether a particular school is actually a good fit for your kid. The most useful research I've seen buyers do: visit the school, talk to parents who have children currently enrolled, and sit in on a class if you can. Niche.com and the CA School Dashboard are good places to start. If schools are a priority in your search — and for most families with kids, they are — it's worth a conversation about which districts align with the neighborhoods you're considering.