For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 153 students in Tomales, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Tomales, CA is Tomales Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tomales, CA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tomales have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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 Tomales, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tomales Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40 John St.
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2214
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2214
Gr: K-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Tomales, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Shoreline High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3850 Irvin St
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2286
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2286
Gr: 10-12
Shoreline Independent Study High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3850 Irvin St
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2286
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2286
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Tomales, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tomales, CA include Tomales Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tomales?
1 public elementary schools are located in Tomales.
What is the racial composition of students in Tomales?
Tomales public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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