For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,893 students in San Rafael, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in San Rafael, CA are Marin's Community, Terra Linda High School and San Rafael High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Rafael, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in San Rafael have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
San Rafael, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the California average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Terra Linda High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in San Rafael, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marin's Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 Las Gallinas Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
Rank: #22.
Terra Linda High School
(Math: 48% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,200 students
Rank: #33.
San Rafael High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Third St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2330
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,287 students
Rank: #44.
Madrone High Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
185 Mission Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2435
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2435
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Rank: #55.
Marin County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16 Jeannette Prandi Way
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: K-12
| 209 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
San Rafael, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
251 N. San Pedro Rd.
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3205
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3205
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
San Rafael Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
150 Lovell
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 492-3231
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 492-3231
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
35 Marin St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-3793
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-3793
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in San Rafael, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in San Rafael, CA include Marin's Community, Terra Linda High School and San Rafael High School.
How many public high schools are located in San Rafael, CA?
8 public high schools are located in San Rafael, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in San Rafael, CA?
San Rafael, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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