2022 Best Public Elementary Schools in Marin County

San Domenico School

• Private School
• SAN ANSELMO, CA
• K-12
• Rating 4.51 out of 5  104 reviews

Parent: A purpose-driven education drew us to SD for our kids in 3rd and 9th grades in 2021. 3rd grade encourages kids to connect with passions and the needs of the world. High school seeks purpose in classes like world religions, philosophy, global studies & electives, sports, assemblies, spring trips and community service. ...Faculty have consistently kind and respectful communication, an expectation of inclusivity, and positivity. Our 3rd grader who can be shy loves school and riding the bus. Our high schooler is developing relationships and felt comfortable enough to join a sports team...Academics are excellent. Our 3rd grader's learning differences are supported by teachers, a counselor, and tutoring onsite. Our high schooler was given the tools to step up to the challenging curriculum and he's independently managing his work...Care and consideration goes into every detail. Students benefit from the school's maturity and quest for improvement and innovation.We are delighted with SD!Read 104 Reviews

• grade A+

• 680 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ross Elementary School

• Public School
• ROSS, CA
• K-8

• grade A

• 383 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ross Valley Charter

• Public School
• FAIRFAX, CA
• K-5
• Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: New location in downtown Fairfax. Huge site. Multi age program. Teachers engage students with childs interests. Parent involvement, staff very in touch with school. Wecoming to all families. Great support for children that do not connect in traditional classrooms...Read 2 Reviews

• grade A

• 194 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Anthony G. Bacich Elementary School

• Kentfield School District, CA
• K-4
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: I transferred my older son here from private school in Kindergarten and couldn't be happier. The teachers have been engaged& warm, the community has been heavily involved, and the administration has been receptive to feedback. My older son is in the fourth grade and his younger sibling is in the second grade. They love going to school and look forward to learning, new activities every day. It's such a wonderful community to be a part of...Read 1 Review

• grade A

• 630 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Strawberry Point Elementary School

• Mill Valley Elementary School District, CA
• K-5

• grade A

• 268 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bel Aire Elementary School

• Reed Union Elementary School District, CA
• 3-5
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: We moved from a San Francisco private school with 2 kids. We were nervous at first transferring during COVID. My kids opted for in person learning and the teachers have done a phenomenal job-responsive, organized, kind. My fifth grader had a differentiated learning experience in math when we asked more of a challenge. The community has been kind welcoming us during COVID. Enrichment such as Spanish, music, art, PE and library are outstanding. There are clubs at no cost such as math, band, chorus, C4C, a TV prod. club and more. They provide help for kids that need more in breakouts after school. The academics are on par with our former San Francisco private school. Our kids do not feel stressed out and are very happy with their new friends. I am impressed by the COVID in person protocols (e.g. PPE, plexiglass, tents, etc.). The Foundation for Reed Schools spent $1mm+ in COVID safety. Highly recommend coming to Bel Aire - an intimate community with entire town in the same school...Read 1 Review

• grade A

• 429 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Edna Maguire Elementary School

• Mill Valley Elementary School District, CA
• K-5
• Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Middle School Student: Very good. The teachers there are very nice, especially if you get the good ones. It’s very easy to connect with classmates, a very important part of an elementary school.Read 2 Reviews

• grade A

• 508 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Neil Cummins Elementary School

• Larkspur-Corta Madera School District, CA
• K-5
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

• grade A

• 597 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Old Mill Elementary School

• Mill Valley Elementary School District, CA
• K-5

• grade A

• 297 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Park Elementary School

• Mill Valley Elementary School District, CA
• K-5
• Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Senior: Awesome teachers, great experience. Spent every day having fun and learning. If there is room at this school, definitely consider putting your child in here.Read 2 Reviews

• grade A

• 303 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Tamalpais Valley Elementary School

• Mill Valley Elementary School District, CA
• K-5
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Alum: Going to Tam Valley Elementary was great. It has an absolutely amazing location and blacktop for kids to play in. It's right by a few trails which is nice. It always has fun activities for students like the art room and library. There's a garden, Music classes, science/nature walks, and so much more. It's such an amazing school...Read 1 Review

• grade A

• 452 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cove

• Larkspur-Corta Madera School District, CA
• K-5

• grade A

• 412 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dixie Elementary School

• Dixie Elementary School District, CA
• K-5

• grade A

• 391 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Nicasio

• Public School
• NICASIO, CA
• K-8

• grade A

• 38 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wade Thomas Elementary School

• Ross Valley Elementary School District, CA
• K-5

• grade A

• 341 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Vallecito Elementary School

• Dixie Elementary School District, CA
• K-5

• grade A

• 500 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hidden Valley Elementary School

• Ross Valley Elementary School District, CA
• K-5
• Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: This school is great! We love it here, we moved from SF and were so pleased when we found Hidden Valley. It is a hidden little gem of a learning community. Wonderful teachers who show dedication and commitment to the learning of all students, a great parent community, it is place that feels good. I'm so glad that my kids will grow up here...Read 2 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 321 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mary E. Silveira Elementary School

• Dixie Elementary School District, CA
• K-5

• grade A minus

• 437 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Nova Education Center

• Novato Unified School District, CA
• K-12
• Rating 4.71 out of 5  7 reviews

Niche User: Attending this school made my final two years of high school considerably more worthwhile.Read 7 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 53 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Brookside Elementary School

• Ross Valley Elementary School District, CA
• K-5

• grade A minus

• 348 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Willow Creek Academy

• Public School
• SAUSALITO, CA
• K-8
• Rating 5 out of 5  6 reviews

Parent: There are so many reasons why our family feels remarkably lucky to be at WCA. We were most drawn to the mix of income levels, racial and cultural backgrounds and languages, over any other school in Marin. The beautiful campus overlooks the Bay and has 4 gardens. WCA’s greatest strength is undoubtedly the teachers - a passionate, fun-spirited group who use hands-on, project-based learning methods and are innovative and creative in their approaches. We have found the administration to be personally responsive and accessible and encouraging of parent engagement. It is a joy to see kids playing ukelele, xylophone and percussion in our dynamic music program, as well as the murals, sculptures and paintings from our vibrant art classes. And did I mention the freshly cooked school lunches, with all organic food? It's SO many things!...Read 6 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 376 Students
• 31:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Manor Elementary School

• Ross Valley Elementary School District, CA
• K-5

• grade A minus

• 253 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Glenwood Elementary School

• San Rafael City Elementary School District, CA
• K-5
• Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: Glenwood has a fabulous staff! They have a fun, yet rigorous academic program and an inclusive community!Read 3 Reviews

• grade A minus

• 384 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sun Valley Elementary School

• San Rafael City Elementary School District, CA
• K-5
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Great school my daughter loves it the teachers are amazing and super hands on with a lot of patience.Read 1 Review

• grade A minus

• 491 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Novato Charter School

• Public School
• NOVATO, CA
• K-8
• Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

• grade B+

• 270 Students
• 27:1 Student-Teacher Ratio