For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,695 students in San Rafael, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in San Rafael, CA are Miller Creek Middle School, James B. Davidson Middle School and Marin's Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Rafael, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in San Rafael have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in San Rafael, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Miller Creek Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2255 Las Gallinas Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3760
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3760
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
James B. Davidson Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
280 Woodland Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2400
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,040 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Marin's Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Las Gallinas Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Venetia Valley K-8
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
177 North San Pedro Rd.
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3150
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3150
Gr: K-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: K-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Marin County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
16 Jeannette Prandi Way
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
San Rafael, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
251 N. San Pedro Rd.
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3205
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3205
Gr: K-1
San Rafael Community Day (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
150 Lovell
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 492-3231
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 492-3231
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in San Rafael, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in San Rafael, CA include Miller Creek Middle School, James B. Davidson Middle School and Marin's Community.
How many public middle schools are located in San Rafael?
6 public middle schools are located in San Rafael.
What is the racial composition of students in San Rafael?
San Rafael public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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