Shoreline Unified School District

10 John St.
Tomales, CA 94971-0198
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Shoreline Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 469 students in Shoreline Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Shoreline Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
469 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Shoreline Unified School District, which is ranked #1060 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1049 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
23%
34%
42%
47%
20-24%
29%
(21-22)
≥90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
66%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
31%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $40,045 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $50,461 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$40,045
$20,100
Spending / Student
$50,461
$18,511

Best Shoreline Unified School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bodega Bay Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 Canon St.
Bodega Bay, CA 94923
(707) 875-2724
Gr: K-5 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
West Marin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11550 Highway 1
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
(415) 663-1014
Gr: 2-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Tomales High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3850 Irvin Rd.
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2286
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Tomales Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
40 John St.
Tomales, CA 94971
(707) 878-2214
Gr: K-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Bayview And Mesa
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
(415) 669-1018
Gr: K-1 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Shoreline Unified School District?
Shoreline Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 469 students.
What is the rank of Shoreline Unified School District?
Shoreline Unified School District is ranked #1060 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shoreline Unified School District?
66% of Shoreline Unified School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shoreline Unified School District?
Shoreline Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Shoreline Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $50,461 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 469 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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