Larkspur is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Larkspur has Queen Anne Victorians, store-front facades and a 1930's art deco theater that brings to mind the towns past. Along with the dozens of historical buildings, Larkspur also maintains a ferry terminal for easy access to San Francisco. The town is also the home of the world-famous Lark Creek Inn Restaurant.
Elementary and Middle School District
Larkspur School District
http://www.larkspurschools.org/
High School District
Tamalpais Union High School District
San Rafael City Schools
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Neil Cummin Elementary School
58 Mohawk Ave.
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415)927-6965
Grades K-4
A two-time California Distinguished School award winner in 1989 and 1997, this school offers courses in art, music and technology as part of the curriculum.
The school website had details on before and after school care.
Hall Middle School
200 Doherty Drive
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 927-6978
Grades 5-8
Hall Middle School has been designated California Distinguished School five times, most recently in 2007. It is also a designated Blue Ribbon School.
The school maintains a transitional program with self contained classes for 5th graders and departmentalized programs for 8th graders.
Redwood High School
395 Doherty Drive
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-6200
Grades 9-12
A California Distinguished School in 2007, Redwood High School offers a
College prep curriculum with Advanced Placement and Honors courses. French, Spanish, and Latin language courses are offered. An ROP program is also available.
The school serves Larkspur, Kentfield, Reed Union and Ross School Districts.
Alumni include SF mayor Gavin Newsom, mountain bike inventor Gary Fisher and comedian Robin Williams.
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
Marin Primary & Middle School
20 Magnolia Avenue
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-2608
Nonsectarian
Grades preschool-8
Children age 18 months-eighth grade are accepted to the school.
Curriculum includes Spanish for all grades and a commitment to the arts.
After school care is offered and a ‘summer camp' program is also available.
St. Patrick School
120 King Street
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-0501
Catholic/Christian
Grade K-12
http://www.stpatricksmarin.com/
This fully accredited co-educational catholic school offers a value-based academic curriculum. Each family is asked to perform 25 hours of community service in the school or parish each year. After school programs including parish choir, CYO athletics and piano lessons are offered.
