Top Rankings
Ross Valley Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,679 students in Ross Valley Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Ross Valley Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
1,679 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ross Valley Elementary School District, which is ranked #92 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#91 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.4%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
14%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
71%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,119 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,828 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$32 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,119
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,828
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Ross Valley Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wade Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Ross Ave.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-4603
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-4603
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Hidden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
46 Green Valley Ct.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-7683
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-7683
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
116 Butterfield Rd.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 453-2948
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 453-2948
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
White Hill Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Glen Dr.
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 454-8390
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 454-8390
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Manor Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Oak Manor Dr.
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 453-1544
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 453-1544
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ross Valley Elementary School District?
Ross Valley Elementary School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,679 students.
What is the rank of Ross Valley Elementary School District?
Ross Valley Elementary School District is ranked #92 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ross Valley Elementary School District?
71% of Ross Valley Elementary School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ross Valley Elementary School District?
Ross Valley Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Ross Valley Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,828 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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