Ross Valley Elementary School District

110 Shaw Dr.
San Anselmo, CA 94960-1112
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

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 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,727 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 33%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% 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
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,727 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ross Valley Elementary School District, which is ranked #88 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#75 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 5%)
65%
33%
75%
47%
59%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
13%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
72%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,685 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,394 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,685
$19,974
Spending / Student
$17,394
$18,396

Best Ross Valley Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hidden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
46 Green Valley Ct.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-7683
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
Wade Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
150 Ross Ave.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-4603
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
116 Butterfield Rd.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 453-2948
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #44.
White Hill Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Glen Dr.
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 454-8390
Grades: 6-8
| 628 students
Rank: #55.
Manor Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
150 Oak Manor Dr.
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 453-1544
Grades: K-5
| 230 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ross Valley Elementary School District?
Ross Valley Elementary School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,727 students.
What is the rank of Ross Valley Elementary School District?
Ross Valley Elementary School District is ranked #88 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), 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?
72% of Ross Valley Elementary School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ross Valley Elementary School District?
Ross Valley Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, 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 $17,394 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 1,727 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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