NICASIO REAL ESTATE
Nicasio is scenically very attractive with timbered and open ridgelines surrounding a wide rolling valley. The area along Lucas Valley Road follows a narrow valley with mostly forested hillsides above it. Oak, bay, and fir trees are common in the area, and along some of the creeks stands of redwoods are still found. Wildlife is abundant. Important pieces of public land in the surrounding area include Point Reyes National Seashore, portions of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and Samuel P. Taylor State Park.
Several small vineyards have recently been established. Next to Rancho Nicasio within the town of Nicasio is AllStar Organics an organic farm. The most significant non-agricultural business within Nicasio is George Lucas? Skywalker Ranch, a part of Lucasfilm Ltd. According to a 2004 Forbes Magazine real estate survey, Nicasio is the 23rd most expensive zip code in the US. Centrally located in this area is the small village of Nicasio itself. The town center has a post office a general store, a tiny real estate office, St. Mary?s Church (established in 1867), a baseball field located in the town square, Rancho Nicasio, which is a bar/restaurant/live music establishment, a Druid’s Hall, as well as a number of private homes. The town was founded in the early 19th century to support local agricultural, timber, and fishing activities. Just north of town on Nicasio Valley Road is a beautiful red-painted one-room schoolhouse that opened in 1871. The building is currently a listed historical landmark. Nicasio was home to Jerry Garcia, guitarist for the Grateful Dead, at time of his death in August 1995. A major landmark in the area is the man-made Nicasio Reservoir.
NICASIO SCHOOLS
Nicasio School District serves elementary and middle school students while the Tamalpais Union High School Districts serves high school students.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN NICASIO
Nicasio School District
Nicasio School district consists of one school, Nicasio School that serves kindergarten through eighth grade.
Tamalpais Union High School District
Provides secondary education to the students who come from 10 different elementary school districts in Marin which includes the Larkspur School District. The Tamalpais Union Highschool district includes 3 high schools with California Distinguished School Designations.
Nicasio School
Grades: K-8
Nicasio School serves approximately 50-60 students in grades K-8. Students learn in multi-grade classrooms. In addition to large classrooms, students at Nicasio School have access to the school’s library, up-to-date computer lab, art room, science lab, and multi-purpose room equipped with a full kitchen.
5555 Nicasio Valley Road
Nicasio, Ca 94946
(415) 662-2184
Sir Francis Drake High School
Grades 9-12
Sir Francis Drake High School offers a college preparatory program. It is a California Distinguished School and was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a New American High School. Students from Nicasio, Lagunitas, and Ross Valley Districts attend Sir Francis Drake.
1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 453-8770
Tamiscal High Alternative
Grades 9-12
A small independent high school with the Tamalpais Union High School District, Tamiscal Alternative offers a program to obtain a high school diploma but not necessarily courses to be admitted to a university.
305 Doherty Drive
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 945-3750
San Andreas Continuation / Alternative High School
Grades 9-12
San Andreas High School is ideal for students provides a small school setting.
599 William Ave
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 945-3770
