Laurel Dell Elementary

Laurel Dell Elementary sits in San Rafael's Canal neighborhood, one of Marin County's most culturally rich and working-class communities — a different flavor from the county's more affluent pockets, but with a genuine sense of place. The school's math scores stand out notably above its English numbers, and that 4th-percentile science score is worth a closer look for families who value hands-on STEM learning in the early grades. Families drawn to a diverse, community-rooted environment rather than a manicured suburb will feel at home here, and San Rafael itself offers easy access to both the Bay and the hills that define everyday life in Marin.