San Rafael City Elementary School District
School District · San Rafael, California
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
8
7 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
4,356
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
8
7 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
4,356
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
How this district compares
California rank
#146 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,233
+$2,586 vs California median
District size
4,356 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
San Rafael City Elementary ranks #146 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. San Rafael City Elementary's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sun Valley Elementary (8.1/10), Coleman Elementary (8.1/10), and James B. Davidson Middle (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 90% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among San Rafael City Elementary schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among San Rafael City Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in San Rafael City Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun Valley Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Coleman Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | James B. Davidson Middle | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Venetia Valley K-8 | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Glenwood Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Bahia Vista Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Laurel Dell Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 8 | San Pedro Elementary | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About San Rafael City Elementary
San Rafael City Elementary is a San Rafael, California school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 4,356 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.6:1. District-level spending was $20,233 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.0/10, San Rafael City Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Coleman Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, San Rafael City Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 44.1% and ELA proficiency of 43.6%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in San Rafael City Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in San Rafael City Elementary with test data.
Schools in San Rafael City Elementary
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- San Rafael
- Total Enrollment
- 4,356
- Teachers (FTE)
- 202
- District spending per student
- $20,233NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in San Rafael City Elementary?
San Rafael City Elementary has 8 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for San Rafael City Elementary?
The average composite rating for San Rafael City Elementary is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in San Rafael City Elementary?
San Rafael City Elementary's district-level spending was $20,233 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in San Rafael City Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in San Rafael City Elementary is 21.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in San Rafael City Elementary?
Coleman Elementary is the highest-rated school in San Rafael City Elementary with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in San Rafael City Elementary?
Across schools in San Rafael City Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does San Rafael City Elementary compare to other districts in California?
San Rafael City Elementary has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.6%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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