St Mark's School

39 Trellis Drive, San Rafael, CA, 94903-0949
Tel: (415)472-8007
Grades: K - 8 | 380 students
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Saint Mark's School discovers and nurtures what is finest in each child in a vibrant, inclusive, non-sectarian learning community. Innovative and full of heart, Saint Mark's strives to develop well-rounded critical thinkers in a challenging program that fosters academic excellence and responsible world citizenship.

School Overview:
St Mark's School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1980
Student Body
Total Students 380 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 30% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 13:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 10 / rolling
Admissions Director Wendy Broderick

School Notes:

  • At Saint Mark's we:
  • offer a strong, dynamic academic curriculum, enriched by programs in the arts, physical education, service learning, and outdoor education, with an emphasis on social-emotional development.
  • honor and are guided by the Seven Pillars of Character: Caring, Courage, Citizenship, Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, and Fairness.
  • embrace diversity in preparing students for a global future.
  • combine thoughtful innovation with enduring best practices.
  • provide a hands-on program that encourages curiosity, develops independence, and addresses different learning styles.
  • strive to teach, learn, and live in a sustainable way.
  • integrate technology for learning at age-appropriate levels.
  • foster a partnership between our school and parents, which is vital to the success of each child.
  • understand that each member of our community blossoms in an atmosphere of safety, encouragement, support, and collaboration.
  • believe that school should be challenging, fun, engaging, and joyful.

Nearby Schools:

St Mark's School
Gr. K-8 | 0 mi. away
Montessori In Motion
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 0.3 mi. away
Montessori De Terra Linda
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-6 | 0.4 mi. away
Star Academy
Gr. 1-12 | 1.1 mi. away
St Isabella School
Gr. K-9 | 1.3 mi. away

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