Nicasio is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Marin County, California, United States. It is located 8 miles west-southwest of Novato, at an elevation of 194 feet.
Serving 36 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Nicasio ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nicasio ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nicasio's student population of 36 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nicasio ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nicasio is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5155 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
31%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicasio's ranking?
Nicasio is ranked #5155 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Nicasio?
36 students attend Nicasio.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Nicasio students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nicasio?
Nicasio has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nicasio offer ?
Nicasio offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Nicasio part of?
Nicasio is part of Nicasio School District.
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