Top Rankings
Mill Valley Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,309 students in Mill Valley Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Mill Valley Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Mill Valley Elementary School District are Old Mill Elementary School, Park Elementary School and Tamalpais Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Mill Valley Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
2,309 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mill Valley Elementary School District, which is ranked #47 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
12%
% Hispanic
9%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
71%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,713 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,125 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,713
$20,100
Spending / Student
$23,125
$18,511
Best Mill Valley Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Mill Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
352 Throckmorton Ave.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7727
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7727
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
360 East Blithedale Ave.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7735
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7735
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Tamalpais Valley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
350 Bell Ln.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7731
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7731
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Strawberry Point Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
117 East Strawberry Dr.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7660
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7660
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Mill Valley Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
425 Sycamore Ave.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7711
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7711
Gr: 6-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Edna Maguire Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
80 Lomita Dr.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7733
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7733
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mill Valley Elementary School District?
Mill Valley Elementary School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,309 students.
What is the rank of Mill Valley Elementary School District?
Mill Valley Elementary School District is ranked #47 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mill Valley Elementary School District?
71% of Mill Valley Elementary School District students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mill Valley Elementary School District?
Mill Valley Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Mill Valley Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,125 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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