For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 869 students in San Anselmo, CA. The top ranked public elementary schools in San Anselmo, CA are Hidden Valley Elementary School, Wade Thomas Elementary School and Brookside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Anselmo, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Anselmo have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in San Anselmo, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hidden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
46 Green Valley Ct.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-7683
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-7683
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
Wade Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Ross Ave.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-4603
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-4603
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
116 Butterfield Rd.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 453-2948
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 453-2948
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in San Anselmo, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Anselmo, CA include Hidden Valley Elementary School, Wade Thomas Elementary School and Brookside Elementary School. San Anselmo has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Anselmo?
3 public elementary schools are located in San Anselmo.
What is the racial composition of students in San Anselmo?
San Anselmo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in San Anselmo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in San Anselmo include: Wade Thomas Elementary School vs. Brookside Elementary School, Brookside Elementary School vs. Wade Thomas Elementary School, Hidden Valley Elementary School vs. Brookside Elementary School
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