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Sun Valley Elementary

San Rafael City Elementary · Marin County · 75 Happy Lane, San Rafael, CA 94901-1020

(415) 485-2440 · sunvalley.srcs.org/

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10/10
#560
Rank 560 out of 5,722
Top 10%
English Language Arts9/10 · #643 · 89th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #564 · 90th percentile
Science10/10 · #430 · 92nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Sun Valley Elementary sits in San Rafael, the lively heart of Marin County, where redwood-lined hills meet a genuinely diverse and tight-knit community. Academics here are consistently strong across the board, with math and science scores that put it among the top tier of California elementary schools — a draw for families who want rigorous learning without the sterile feel of a hyper-competitive private school scene. San Rafael itself offers a great mix of walkable neighborhoods, farmers markets, and easy access to both the Bay and open space, making it a wonderful place to raise kids who get a well-rounded life inside and outside the classroom.

Student Demographics

222 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
128 (58%)
Hispanic
64 (29%)
Multiple Races
16 (7%)
Asian
10 (5%)
Other
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners40 (18%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged69 (31%)
Students with Disabilities18 (8%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

523
Enrollment
23.5
Teachers (FTE)
22.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
21.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #1008 · 83rd percentile

181 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found