Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tamalpais Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Tamalpais Valley Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Mill Valley school district, encompassing approximately 27.8 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tamalpais Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tamalpais Valley Elementary School's student population of 368 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
368 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Tamalpais Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tamalpais Valley Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#274 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
9%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
73%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tamalpais Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Tamalpais Valley Elementary School is ranked #274 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Tamalpais Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Tamalpais Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Old Mill Elementary School, Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tamalpais Valley Elementary School?
368 students attend Tamalpais Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Tamalpais Valley Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tamalpais Valley Elementary School?
Tamalpais Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tamalpais Valley Elementary School offer ?
Tamalpais Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tamalpais Valley Elementary School part of?
Tamalpais Valley Elementary School is part of Mill Valley Elementary School District.
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