For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public high schools serving 11,100 students in Marin County, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Marin County, CA are Redwood High School, Tamalpais High School and Archie Williams 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 39% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Marin County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Marin County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tamalpais 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Marin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redwood High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
395 Doherty Dr.
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-6200
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,785 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Tamalpais High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Miller Ave.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 380-3510
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 380-3510
Gr: 9-12 | 1,544 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Archie Williams High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 453-8770
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 453-8770
Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
San Marin High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 San Marin Dr.
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 898-2121
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 898-2121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,186 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Tamiscal High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 Doherty Dr.
Larkspur, CA 94977
(415) 945-3750
Larkspur, CA 94977
(415) 945-3750
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Novato High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625 Arthur St.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 898-2125
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 898-2125
Gr: 9-12 | 1,393 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Terra Linda High School
(Math: 32% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,205 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Nova Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 Diablo Blvd.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Gr: K-12 | 70 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Heartwood Charter
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 Liberty School Rd.
Fairfax, CA 94978
(415) 488-9572
Fairfax, CA 94978
(415) 488-9572
Gr: K-12 | 600 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
Tomales High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3850 Irvin Rd.
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2286
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2286
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
Marin's Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Las Gallinas Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
San Rafael High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Third St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2330
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2330
Gr: 9-12 | 1,302 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
San Andreas High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
599 William Ave.
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 945-3751
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 945-3751
Gr: 10-12 | 59 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1414.
Marin Oaks High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Diablo Ave.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Madrone High Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
185 Mission Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2435
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2435
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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
Gr: K-12 | 225 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Marin County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
16 Jeannette Prandi Way
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
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
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Marin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
180 Program (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
720 Diablo Ave.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 892-8733
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 892-8733
Gr: 6-12
251 N. San Pedro Rd.
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3205
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3205
Gr: K-1
1850 Ignacio Blvd., Suite 100
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-7390
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 883-7390
Gr: 9-11 | 237 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
200 Phillips Dr
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 332-3573
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 332-3573
Gr: 5-8 | 48 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Nexus Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1015 Seventh St.
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-4267
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-4267
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Nexus Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
720 Diablo Ave.
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-7653
Gr: 7-10 | 3 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
1000 Sunset Parkway
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 883-7831
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 883-7831
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Minority enrollment: 52%
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
Gr: 11-12 | 40 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
San Rafael Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
150 Lovell
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 492-3231
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 492-3231
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Shoreline High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3850 Irvin St
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2286
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2286
Gr: 10-12
Shoreline Independent Study High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3850 Irvin St
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2286
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2286
Gr: 10-12
Willow Creek Academy Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
636 Nevada St.
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 331-7530
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 331-7530
Gr: K-8 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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, Tamalpais High School and Archie Williams High School. Marin County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Marin County?
19 public high schools are located in Marin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marin County?
Marin County public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Marin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Marin County include: Tamalpais High School vs. Redwood High School, San Marin High School vs. Novato High School, Redwood High School vs. Tamalpais High School
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