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WELCOME TO SAN RAFAEL CITY SCHOOLS

Our Values: Equity, Community and Joy

San Rafael City Schools includes the San Rafael Elementary School District and the San Rafael High School District, with a total student population of approximately 7,200. The two districts are governed by one school board and one district office administration. The district consists of one Early Learning Center, six TK-5 schools, a TK-8 school, a middle school, two comprehensive high schools and a continuation high school.

Grounded in our vision for student success, we undertook an extensive journey with our greater community to develop our strategic plan - Together 2024. It describes our District values of equity, community and joy, as well as our culture, goals and strategic actions. The District's Graduate Profile articulates the skills needed to succeed in this rapidly changing world, and we committed to developing these skills so every student graduates ready to pursue their goals.

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Latest News

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District Surplus Properties

SRCS has been engaging the community around the future of its surplus properties. While not being used by SRCS now or for the foreseeable future, the properties are an important part of our District and greater community. They are also considerable assets, and it is the District’s desire to make the highest and best use of these properties to benefit our students, our community and the financial health of the District. 

In early 2024, the District explored interest from nonprofits and public entities who might be interested in using or acquiring these sites. Regarding the MacPhail site, after months of extended good faith negotiations, the District was not able to come to what we believe is an acceptable purchase agreement for the site. We remain committed to our duty to our students to ensure that the property is only sold at fair market value. 

At its meeting on Sept. 23, 2025, the Board approved a resolution declaring the intention to sell the MacPhail surplus property. Learn more background, details and next steps. 

At a Glance

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Building for Student Success

Progress is underway to update and modernize our schools to create safe, innovative learning environments and instructional technology that support 21st century learning. Our facilities have blossomed over the last eight years and additional projects are ahead to further enhance our schools. We're grateful to our community for generously approving bond measures to support this work! Visit the Bond Website to learn more.

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    Districts
  • 12
    Schools
  • 7,000
    Students
  • 650
    Employees


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Building for Student Success

Progress is underway to update and modernize our schools to create safe, innovative learning environments and instructional technology that support 21st century learning. Our facilities have blossomed over the last eight years and additional projects are ahead to further enhance our schools. We're grateful to our community for generously approving bond measures to support this work!

Learn more and get updates


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Our Strategic Plan

Grounded in our vision for student success, we undertook an extensive journey with our greater SRCS community to develop our new three-year strategic plan - Together 2024. The plan articulates our District's values, culture, Graduate Profile, goals and strategic actions, which guide our work to ensure all students achieve and thrive to their fullest potential. 

Check out the plan


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Public Education Foundation

SRCS is proud and grateful to partner with HeadsUp, the San Rafael Public Education Foundation. HeadsUp brings critical enrichment and support programs to our schools, providing equitable opportunities for our students while building community district-wide.

Learn more about HeadsUp

Upcoming Events

View the full calendar to see all the exciting events we have happening in the next few weeks and months!

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