Lagunitas Elementary

Tucked into the forested San Geronimo Valley, Lagunitas Elementary has a distinctly alternative, nature-immersed feel that draws families who've chosen rural West Marin over the bustle of the rest of the county. The school punches above its weight in science, which fits perfectly with a community surrounded by redwoods, creeks, and open space preserves. It's a tight-knit, artsy crowd out here — the kind of place where neighbors know each other and kids grow up with a real sense of place.