Elementary Schools in Reed Union Elementary

The Reed Union Elementary district in affluent Tiburon, California, operates two high-performing elementary schools with a unique grade-split model: Reed Elementary serves grades K-2 and Bel Aire Elementary serves grades 3-5, together educating about 684 students.

Both schools are standouts, ranking in the state's 98th percentile with very low chronic absenteeism and high per-student funding. Reed Elementary has an exceptionally low rate of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch and the district's most favorable student-teacher ratio. Bel Aire Elementary demonstrates sustained academic excellence, with recent test scores showing over 75% of students proficient in English and math, dramatically above state averages, and proficiency that improves in English between third and fifth grade.

For parents, the Reed Union Elementary district offers a consistently top-tier educational environment. The unusual grade-split structure is successful, with strong outcomes at both schools supported by significant resources, small class sizes, and remarkably high student attendance. While math scores dip slightly in upper grades, overall performance is exceptional, with science scores also doubling the state average, indicating a comprehensive and effective academic program.