For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 734 students in Corte Madera, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,117 private students). 40% of all K-12 students in Corte Madera, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Corte Madera, CA are Neil Cummins Elementary School and Cove. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Corte Madera, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Corte Madera have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Corte Madera, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Neil Cummins Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
58 Mohawk Ave.
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 927-6965
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 927-6965
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #22.
Cove
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
330 Golden Hind Passage
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 945-9046
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 945-9046
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Corte Madera, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Corte Madera, CA include Neil Cummins Elementary School and Cove.
How many public schools are located in Corte Madera?
2 public schools are located in Corte Madera.
What percentage of students in Corte Madera go to public school?
40% of all K-12 students in Corte Madera are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Corte Madera?
Corte Madera public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Corte Madera are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Corte Madera include: Cove vs. Neil Cummins Elementary School, Neil Cummins Elementary School vs. Cove
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