Corte Madera Schools
Corte Madera is a small town located at the base of Mt. Tamalpais in Marin County, just out of San Francisco’s foggy weather but only a short commute away from the city. If you are considering purchasing a home in this charming town, you will want to give some attention to the schools available for your child’s education. There are three excellent traditional public schools serving students in Corte Madera, as well as two alternative high schools. In addition, some of Marin County’s finest private campuses are in Corte Madera.
Public Schools in Corte Madera
Most of Corte Madera is served by two public school districts; Larkspur School District for elementary and middle school, and Tamalpais Union High School District, which includes Redwood High School in Larkspur.
Larkspur School District is a small district serving the towns of Larkspur and Corte Madera. More than 1000 students attend the two award winning elementary and middle schools that comprise the district.
Tamalpais Union High School District provides secondary school education to students coming from ten elementary districts in Marin County, including the Larkspur School District. It includes three comprehensive high schools, all of which have been designated as California Distinguished Schools, and two alternative schools.
A small portion of East Corte Madera is served by Reed Union School District.
Neil Cummins Elementary School
58 Mohawk Ave
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 927-6965
Grades: K-4
Neil Cummins School is an award winning elementary school that serves children in the Larkspur School District. Neil Cummins has twice been identified as a California Distinguished School. Neil Cummins School offers art, music, and technology as part of its curriculum. Before and after school childcare can be arranged with off site, independent providers. See the school website for details.
Hall Middle School
200 Doherty Drive
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 927-6978
Grades: 5-8
Congratulations to Hall Middle School for being named a California Distinguished School for 2007. This is the fifth time Hall Middle School has been honored with this award. Hall Middle School is also a Blue Ribbon School, which is considered to be the highest award an American school can achieve. Hall Middle School offers a transitional program with self-contained classes for 5th grade to a fully departmentalized program in the 8th grade.
Redwood High School
395 Doherty Drive
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-6200
Grades: 9-12
Congratulations to Redwood High School upon being named a California Distinguished School for 2007! This is the fourth time Redwood High has earned this award. Redwood High School offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with Advanced Placement and Honors courses, and includes French, Spanish, and Latin language classes. Redwood High also has an ROP program. Redwood High School is attended by students from Larkspur, Kentfield, Reed Union, and Ross School Districts. Gavin Newsom, mayor of San Francisco; Gary Fisher, one of the inventors of the mountain bike; and Robin Williams all attended Redwood High School.
Tamiscal High Alternative High School
305 Doherty Drive
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 945-3750
Grades: 9-12
Tamiscal High School is a small independent high school within the Tamalpais Union High School District. The Tamiscal curriculum offers a program that allows a high school diploma, but not necessarily the courses needed to gain entrance into a university. University entry courses such as foreign language and upper level lab sciences must be taken elsewhere.
San Andreas Continuation/Alternative High School
599 William Ave
Larkspur, 94939
(415) 945-3770
Grades: 9-12
San Andreas High School offers a program for students who have difficulty in a large school setting.
Private Schools in Corte Madera
In addition to the excellent public school system, Corte Madera claims some renowned public schools as well.
Allaire School
50 El Camino Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 927-2640
Grades: 1-8
Type: nonsectarian
Allaire School is a coeducational elementary school for children with Learning Disabilities and/or ADD/ADHD. In addition to the day school, year round tutoring services and Summer School are offered for students not enrolled in Allaire.
The Lycée Français La Pérouse
The International French School
330 Golden Hind Passage
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 924-1737
Grades: preschool-12
Type: nonsectarian
The Lycée Français La Pérouse is an American private school with a French public school curriculum. All subjects are taught in French. Non-French speaking children are admitted from the age of 2 ½ years through Kindergarten. Thereafter, only French-speaking students are admitted. The Lycée has three campuses, two in San Francisco and one in Marin County (Corte Madera). Students can attend the Marin campus preschool through 5th grade.
Marin Country Day School
5221 Paradise Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 927-5900
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Type: nonsectarian
Marin Country Day School is a coeducational school that serves children from throughout Marin County. MCDS offers a variety of enrichment programs, after school and during the summer. The summer programs are offered to MCDS and non-MCDS students alike.
Marin Montessori School
5200 Paradise Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 924-5388
Grades: PreK - 9
Type: Montessori
Marin Montessori School offers an authentic Montessori education for preschool through junior high age students. MMS has an established tradition of nurturing each student while also providing educational excellence. Before and after school care is offered in addition to after school enrichment classes. Marin Montessori School is a non-profit, AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) accredited school.