Best Public Schools in Zip Code 94939

The 94939 zip code area is home to a diverse set of 4 schools, including 1 middle school, 3 high schools (1 of which is an alternative school), and no elementary schools. These schools are part of the Tamalpais Union High and Larkspur-Corte Madera school districts, and they serve students in grades 6-12.

Among the standout schools in this area is Redwood High, a public high school that is the largest in the area with 1,862 students. Redwood High consistently ranks in the top 5% of California high schools and has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, with excellent graduation rates (98.3%), low dropout rates (1.1%), and strong test scores that exceed district and state averages. Another high performer is Hall Middle, which also ranks in the top 5% of California middle schools and has very strong test scores, with 70-80% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math.

The data also reveals some challenges faced by the alternative and continuation high schools in the area, such as Tamiscal High (Alternative) and San Andreas High (Continuation). These schools have lower test scores, higher chronic absenteeism, and lower graduation rates compared to the traditional high school. This suggests the need for additional support and resources to help students in these specialized programs succeed.