For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public high schools serving 11,231 students in Marin County, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Marin County, CA are Redwood High School, Archie Williams High School and Tamalpais High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marin County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Marin County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.
Marin County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Redwood High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Marin County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Redwood High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
395 Doherty Dr.
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-6200
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,930 students
Rank: #22.
Archie Williams High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 453-8770
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 453-8770
Grades: 9-12
| 1,275 students
Rank: #33.
Tamalpais High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Miller Ave.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 380-3510
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 380-3510
Grades: 9-12
| 1,644 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Marin's Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 Las Gallinas Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
San Andreas High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
599 William Ave.
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 945-3751
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 945-3751
Grades: 10-12
| 70 students
Rank: #66.
Terra Linda High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 Nova Albion Way
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3100
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,200 students
Rank: #77.
San Marin High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15 San Marin Dr.
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 898-2121
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 898-2121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,132 students
Rank: #88.
San Rafael High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Third St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2330
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,287 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Nova Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 Diablo Blvd.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Grades: K-12
| 170 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Tamiscal High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 Doherty Dr.
Larkspur, CA 94977
(415) 945-3750
Larkspur, CA 94977
(415) 945-3750
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Rank: #1111.
Novato High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
625 Arthur St.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 898-2125
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 898-2125
Grades: 9-12
| 1,448 students
Rank: #1212.
Heartwood Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 Liberty Sch Rd.
Fairfax, CA 94978
(415) 488-9572
Fairfax, CA 94978
(415) 488-9572
Grades: K-12
| 350 students
Rank: #1313.
Madrone High Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
185 Mission Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2435
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2435
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Rank: #1414.
Tomales High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3850 Irvin Ln.
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2286
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2286
Grades: 9-12
| 145 students
Rank: #1515.
Marin County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
16 Jeannette Prandi Way
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Rank: #1616.
Marin Oaks High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 Diablo Ave.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #1717.
Marin County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Las Gallinas Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-6612
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-6612
Grades: K-12
| 209 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marin County Rop
Vocational School
1111 Las Gallinas Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 499-5892
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 499-5892
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1111 Las Gallinas Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Marin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
180 Program (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
720 Diablo Ave.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 892-8733
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 892-8733
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
251 N. San Pedro Rd.
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3205
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3205
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
Marin School Of Arts And Technology (Closed 2008)
Charter School
1850 Ignacio Blvd., Suite 100
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-7390
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-7390
Grades: 9-11
| 237 students
200 Phillips Dr
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 332-3573
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 332-3573
Grades: 5-8
| 48 students
Nexus Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1015 Seventh St.
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-4267
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-4267
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Nexus Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
720 Diablo Ave.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Grades: 7-10
| 3 students
1000 Sunset Parkway
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 883-7831
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 883-7831
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
San Marin High School-plus (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
15 San Marin Dr.
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 898-2121
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 898-2121
Grades: 11-12
| 40 students
San Rafael Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
150 Lovell
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 492-3231
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 492-3231
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Shoreline High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3850 Irvin St
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2286
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2286
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Shoreline Independent Study High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3850 Irvin St
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2286
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2286
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
35 Marin St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-3793
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-3793
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
375 Doherty Dr
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 945-3730
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 945-3730
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Willow Creek Academy Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
636 Nevada St.
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 331-7530
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 331-7530
Grades: K-8
| 346 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Marin County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Marin County, CA include Redwood High School, Archie Williams High School and Tamalpais High School.
How many public high schools are located in Marin County, CA?
19 public high schools are located in Marin County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Marin County, CA?
Marin County, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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