Summary:
Mill Valley, California, is served by seven public schools across two districts, educating approximately 3,779 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in an affluent community known for its exceptional elementary and middle schools.
The five elementary schools and Mill Valley Middle school, all part of the Mill Valley Elementary District, are consistently top-ranked, with Tamalpais Valley Elementary and Old Mill Elementary in the 99th percentile statewide. These schools significantly outperform state averages in all subjects, with Park Elementary showing particularly strong science scores. Student-teacher ratios are favorable and chronic absenteeism is low at these levels.
While still performing above state averages, Tamalpais High in the Tamalpais Union High District shows a notable three-year decline in its statewide ranking and has higher chronic absenteeism. Despite this trend, it maintains a very high 98.6% graduation rate. Overall, Mill Valley offers a remarkably strong K-8 education system, with the high school presenting a strong but slightly less exceptional profile compared to the lower grades.
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