For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 91 students in San Rafael, CA.
San Rafael, CA public preschools have a diversity score of 0.19, which is less than the California public preschool average of 0.64.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public preschool average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in San Rafael, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Short Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Marin St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-3793
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-3793
Gr: K | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in San Rafael, CA?
The top-ranked public preschools in San Rafael, CA include Short Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in San Rafael?
1 public preschools are located in San Rafael.
What is the racial composition of students in San Rafael?
San Rafael public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public preschools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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