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2025 Compare Cities Education:
Mill Valley, CA vs San Rafael, CA

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- San Rafael spends 0.0% less per student than Mill Valley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.0% lower in San Rafael than in Mill Valley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Rafael had 12.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Mill Valley
 Mill Valley, CASan Rafael, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,111$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,962  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,450$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.84  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock41414573
 Students per Counselor508  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock9.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.75.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree10.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.9%1.5%
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Reviews for Mill Valley    7 Reviews
Thomas · Chatham, NJ
Mill Valley Tiburon wonderful
Over 4 years ago

I lived in southern Marin County for 20 years and lived it. Just moved  More

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chris · Mill Valley, CA
Pristine and Costly
Over 15 years ago

Mill Valley is a perfect place to live and raise a family, if you don't mind a cost of living index of 233. Don't distress - go mountain biking or hiking with  More

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Robbin · Mill Valley, CA
California
Over 16 years ago

Good weather all year around. Great public schools. Cost of living very high. Crime low wonderful outdoor activities nearby like hiking, beaches,  More

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Reviews for San Rafael    7 Reviews
Monica · San Rafael, CA
Moderation is always good
Over 13 years ago

San Rafael is only 30 minutes from downtown San Francisco, but the weather is completely different. It's sunny most of the year, including in the summer when the city  More

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Jonathan · San Rafael, CA
Crime
Over 15 years ago

I feal very safe in this town. I think getting stopped for talking on your cell phone while driving is a big deal here. Thats about all I can  More

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David · San Rafael, CA
San Rafael
Over 17 years ago

Cost of living too high. Unfriendly  More

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