Bel Aire Elementary vs Tamalpais High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bel Aire Elementary
Tiburon · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
322 students
Tamalpais High
Mill Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,470 students
| Measure | Bel Aire Elementary Tiburon, California | Tamalpais High Mill Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #101 of 5,693 | #105 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3209 of 50,301 | #3172 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 322 | 1,470 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 1,470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.1% | 11.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 54% |
| city | Tiburon | Mill Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bel Aire Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 70.6).
- •Bel Aire Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 54%).
- •Bel Aire Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 71%).
- •Bel Aire Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.1% vs 11.8%).
- •Bel Aire Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 19.3).
- •Tamalpais High is the larger school with 1,470 students compared with 322.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bel Aire Elementary better than Tamalpais High?
On the Success Index (US), Bel Aire Elementary ranks higher (83.3 vs 70.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bel Aire Elementary and Tamalpais High?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Tiburon and Mill Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel Aire Elementary: 322. Tamalpais High: 1,470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel Aire Elementary and Tamalpais High rank in California?
Bel Aire Elementary is 101st of 5,693 and Tamalpais High is 105th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).