Old Mill Elementary vs Tamalpais High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Mill Elementary
Mill Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
261 students
Tamalpais High
Mill Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,470 students
| Measure | Old Mill Elementary Mill Valley, California | Tamalpais High Mill Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #26 of 5,693 | #105 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #2028 of 50,301 | #3172 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 261 | 1,470 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 1,470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.8% | 11.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 54% |
| city | Mill Valley | Mill Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old Mill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 70.6).
- •Old Mill Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 54%).
- •Old Mill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 71%).
- •Old Mill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.8% vs 11.8%).
- •Tamalpais High does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 21.8).
- •Tamalpais High is the larger school with 1,470 students compared with 261.
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 Old Mill Elementary better than Tamalpais High?
On the Success Index (US), Old Mill Elementary ranks higher (86.0 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 Old Mill Elementary and Tamalpais High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Mill Valley and Mill Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old Mill Elementary: 261. Tamalpais High: 1,470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old Mill Elementary and Tamalpais High rank in California?
Old Mill Elementary is 26th of 5,693 and Tamalpais High is 105th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).