Fairfax is an eclectic and environmentally conscious town is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Community commitment to ecology includes two ‘green' public schools and one ‘green' private school.
Elementary and Middle School District
Ross Valley School district
High School District
Tamalpais Union High School District
Brookside Elementary School
Lower Campus
116 Butterfield Road
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 453-2948
Grades K-2
California Distinguished School 1995
Housed on two sites, Butterfield Road campus serves primary grades
The curriculum follows a "project based learning" strategy engaging students in real world projects and draws from a childs inherent drive to learn.
Child care is available for children at the lower campus.
Brookside Elementary School
Upper Campus
46 Green Valley Court
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-7409
Grades 3-5
A California Distinguished School in 1995, the Brookside School community is committed to providing a program of academic excellence, cultural richness, social, emotional, and physical development that encourages children to reach their full potential. Students are encouraged to respect diversity and think critically.
The second site for Brookside Elementary, the Green Valley Court campus serves the upper elementary grades. Childcare is available at the lower campus for all grades.
Manor Elementary School
250 Oak Manor Drive
Fairfax,, CA 94930
(415) 453-1544
Grades K-5
Manor Elementary academics are emphasized, balanced with character building, in a learning environment where students feel safe. Childcare is offered through the YMCA and special support is available for students needing English as a second language instruction. This school is a Certified Green Business by the County of Marin
Wade Thomas Elementary School
150 Ross Ave.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-4603
Grades K-5
A California Distinguished School 1989 and 1997, the school provides a comprehensive learning experience based on best practices and creative teaching, challenging the students to think critically, analyze situations and find creative solutions. Academics are accompanied by the arts as well.
In 2006, the school was ranked in the top 10% of schools in California in similar grade range.
White Hill Middle School
101 Glen Drive
Fairfax, CA 94930
Grades 6-8
A California Distinguished School in 2001, The White Hill program offers academic challenge and breadth of opportunity through its core educational program, enrichment and elective classes, and student activities program. Specialized credentialed teachers teach students fine arts, foreign language, and physical education.
Sir Francis Drake High School
1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 453-8770
Grades 9-12
California Distinguished School
Identified by the US Department of Education as a New American High School
Emphasis on College Prep program, but provides for all levels of ability and interest.
This school is a Certified Green Business by the County of Marin
Tamiscal High Schoool-Alternative
305 Doherty Drive
Larkspur, CA 94939
Grades 9-12
Tamiscal is a small independent high school in the Tamalpais Union High School District. The program allows students to earn a high school diploma but may not provide necessary courses for university entrance. Some university required courses may need to be fulfilled elsewhere.
San Andreas High School-Alternative/Continuation
599 William Ave.
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 945-3770
Grades 9-12
Serves students with difficulties in the large school setting.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Cascade Canyon School
2626 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 459-3464
Nonsectarian
Grades K-8
The school offers an integrated K-8 program with small classes and strong teacher/student relationships. The programs focus on academic skills, problem solving, and critical thinking. This school is a Certified Green Business by the County of Marin.
Saint Rita School
102 Marinda Drive
Fairfax, CA 94930
(415) 456-1003
Catholic/Christian
Grades K-8
St. Rita promotes a strong academic program with a values centered, Christian-based education. Part of the San Francisco Archdiocese, the school offers extended daycare and a preschool program.
