Marin Elementary

Tucked into the small but mighty city of Albany, Marin Elementary is a standout in a district that punches well above its weight — sitting in the 90th percentile statewide despite being surrounded by much larger neighbors like Berkeley and Oakland. Albany itself has a tight-knit, walkable feel that attracts families who want an urban-adjacent lifestyle without sacrificing school quality, and Marin Elementary delivers on that promise with consistently strong English and math scores. It's a natural fit for families who value academic rigor but also appreciate the kind of close community that only comes from a smaller city where the school feels genuinely connected to the neighborhood around it.