For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 285 students in Tomales, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Tomales, CA are Tomales High School and Tomales Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tomales, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Tomales have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tomales, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tomales High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3850 Irvin Rd.
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2286
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2286
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Rank: #22.
Tomales Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40 John St.
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2214
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2214
Grades: K-8
| 153 students
Rank: n/an/a
40 John St.
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2266
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2266
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Tomales, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Shoreline High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3850 Irvin St
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2286
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2286
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Shoreline Independent Study High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3850 Irvin St
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2286
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2286
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tomales, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Tomales, CA include Tomales High School and Tomales Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tomales?
3 public schools are located in Tomales.
What is the racial composition of students in Tomales?
Tomales public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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