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Tamalpais Valley Elementary School

350 Bell Ln.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 335 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Tamalpais Valley Elementary School's student population of 335 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. May 12, 2026

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 0.47, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#274 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
80-84%
34%
80%
47%
70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
9%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
71%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
335 students attend Tamalpais Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Tamalpais Valley Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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