For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,125 students in San Anselmo, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,036 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in San Anselmo, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). San Anselmo has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in San Anselmo, CA are Hidden Valley Elementary School, Wade Thomas Elementary School and Brookside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Anselmo, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in San Anselmo have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in San Anselmo, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hidden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Wade Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 288 students
Rank: #44.
Archie Williams High School
(Math: 54% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,275 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in San Anselmo, CA?
The top ranked public schools in San Anselmo, CA include Hidden Valley Elementary School, Wade Thomas Elementary School and Brookside Elementary School. San Anselmo has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in San Anselmo, CA?
4 public schools are located in San Anselmo, CA.
What percentage of students in San Anselmo, CA go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in San Anselmo, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Anselmo, CA?
San Anselmo, CA public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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