San Marino Unified School District

1665 W. Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108-2594
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

San Marino Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,928 students in San Marino Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Marino Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in San Marino Unified School District are Carver Elementary School, Valentine Elementary School and Huntington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. San Marino Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,928 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

San Marino Unified School District, which is ranked #10 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#12 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 1%)
85%
34%
86%
47%
74%
29%
(21-22)
96%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
62%
12%
% Hispanic
7%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
18%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,085 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 $13,241 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
$50 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,085
$19,974
Spending / Student
$13,241
$18,396

Best San Marino Unified School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3100 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7080
Gr: K-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Valentine Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1650 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7090
Gr: K-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1700 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7060
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
San Marino High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2701 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7020
Gr: 9-12 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to San Marino Unified School District?
San Marino Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,928 students.
What is the rank of San Marino Unified School District?
San Marino Unified School District is ranked #10 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 1%) 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 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Marino Unified School District?
62% of San Marino Unified School District students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Marino Unified School District?
San Marino Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Marino Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,241 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 Facts (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,928 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 96% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 85% (Top 1%)
  • : 86% (Top 1%)
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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