For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,332 students in Larkspur, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 602 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Larkspur, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Larkspur, CA are Redwood High School, Hall Middle School and Tamiscal High (Alternative). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Larkspur, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Larkspur have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Larkspur, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redwood High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
395 Doherty Dr.
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-6200
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,722 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Hall Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Doherty Dr.
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 927-6978
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 927-6978
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Tamiscal High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 Doherty Dr.
Larkspur, CA 94977
(415) 945-3750
Larkspur, CA 94977
(415) 945-3750
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
San Andreas High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
599 William Ave.
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 945-3751
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 945-3751
Gr: 10-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Larkspur, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Larkspur, CA include Redwood High School, Hall Middle School and Tamiscal High (Alternative).
How many public schools are located in Larkspur?
4 public schools are located in Larkspur.
What percentage of students in Larkspur go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Larkspur are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Larkspur?
Larkspur public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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