For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 726 students in Corte Madera, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,117 private students). 39% 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 Cove and Neil Cummins Elementary School. 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 77% (versus the California public school average of 35%), 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 33% 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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cove
(Math: 80-84% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Neil Cummins Elementary School
(Math: 73% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Corte Madera, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Corte Madera, CA include Cove and Neil Cummins Elementary School.
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?
39% 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 33% 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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