For the 2025-26 school year, there are 49 private schools serving 8,609 students in Marin County, CA (there are 75 public schools, serving 30,804 public students). 22% of all K-12 students in Marin County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Marin County, CA include The Branson School, San Domenico School, and Marin Catholic High School.
The average tuition cost is $28,421, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,027.
Top Ranked Marin County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Marin Christian Academy![Marin Christian Academy Photo - Kindergarten celebrating Thanksgiving]( "Marin Christian Academy Photo - Kindergarten celebrating Thanksgiving")
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
1370 S Novato Blvd
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 892-5713
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 892-5713
Gr: NS-12 | 268 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
1500 Butterfield Road
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 258-1900
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 258-1900
Gr: K-12 | 672 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition listed
180 N San Pedro Rd
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-1833
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-1833
Gr: K-8 | 139 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fusion Academy Marin![Fusion Academy Marin Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Marin Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
1600 Los Gamos Drive Lobby D, Suite 380
San Rafael, CA 94903
(877) 673-8893
San Rafael, CA 94903
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1 Saint Vincent Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 491-4700
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 491-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Lycee Francais De San Francisco![Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo - Respect, one of the Lycee values, is essential to building a trusting and healthy learning environment. At Lycee, we emphasize the importance of inclusion through respect for others as well as self-respect.]( "Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo - Respect, one of the Lycee values, is essential to building a trusting and healthy learning environment. At Lycee, we emphasize the importance of inclusion through respect for others as well as self-respect.")
Special Program Emphasis
610 Coloma Street
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 661-5232
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 661-5232
Gr: NS-12 | 170 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
39 Fernhill Avenue
Ross, CA 94957
(415) 454-3612
Ross, CA 94957
(415) 454-3612
Gr: 9-12 | 319 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Headlands Preparatory School![Headlands Preparatory School Photo]( "Headlands Preparatory School Photo")
Alternative School
1050 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 944-2254
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 944-2254
Gr: 6-12 | 55 students Tuition listed
1600 Mission Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 453-2808
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 453-2808
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 42 Tuition listed
675 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Greenbrae, CA 94904
(415) 464-3860
Greenbrae, CA 94904
(415) 464-3860
Gr: 9-12 | 768 students Tuition listed
5221 Paradise Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 927-5900
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 927-5900
Gr: K-8 | 590 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
305 Montford Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-8408
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-8408
Gr: NS-8 | 294 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Marin Montessori School![Marin Montessori School Photo - Elementary Work!]( "Marin Montessori School Photo - Elementary Work!")
Montessori School
5200 Paradise Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 924-5388
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 924-5388
Gr: PK-8 | 295 students Avg. class size: 12 students
39 Trellis Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-8000
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-8000
Gr: K-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
100 Harvard Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 383-9434
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 383-9434
Gr: K-8 | 268 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
17 Buena Vista AveMill Valley, CA 94941
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 462-5657
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 462-5657
Gr: 2-8 Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1811 Virginia Avenue
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 892-8621
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 892-8621
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
14 Lagunitas Road
Ross, CA 94957
(415) 634-7111
Ross, CA 94957
(415) 634-7111
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. Anselm School
(Catholic)
40 Belle Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-8667
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-8667
Gr: K-8 | 259 students Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition listed
120 King Street
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-0501
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-0501
Gr: K-8 | 274 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
St. Raphael School
(Catholic)
1100 5th Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 454-4455
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 454-4455
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
SoloQuest School and Learning Center![SoloQuest School and Learning Center Photo - Successful and Happy!]( "SoloQuest School and Learning Center Photo - Successful and Happy!")
Alternative School
45 San Clemente Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 927-1449
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 927-1449
Gr: 6-12 | 232 students Avg. class size: 1 student Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
70 Lomita Dr
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 906-2220
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 906-2220
Gr: K-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Women Helping All People Scholastic Academy
(Christian)
79 Cole Dr Ste 5
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 332-1703
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 332-1703
Gr: 2-8 | 7 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chronos Academy![Chronos Academy Photo - Make integrated projects every day]( "Chronos Academy Photo - Make integrated projects every day")
Special Program Emphasis
110 Magnolia Ave
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 383-2283
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 383-2283
Gr: 3-8 | 13 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Good Shepherd Lutheran School![Good Shepherd Lutheran School Photo - Fourth Graders on Gold Rush trip]( "Good Shepherd Lutheran School Photo - Fourth Graders on Gold Rush trip")
(Other Lutheran)
1180 Lynwood Drive
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-2510
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 897-2510
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Guidepost Montessori at Mill Valley![Guidepost Montessori at Mill Valley Photo]( "Guidepost Montessori at Mill Valley Photo")
Montessori School
270 Miller Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(442) 267-6305
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(442) 267-6305
Gr: NS-K | 37 students Tuition listed
The Helix School
Special Education School
161 Mitchell Blvd
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 569-5056
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 569-5056
Gr: K-11 | 51 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
Ice Cream & Shoe Preschool & Kindergarten Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
1055 Las Ovejas Ave
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-0550
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-0550
Gr: PK-1 | 86 students
Irine M Hunt School Of Marin
Special Education School
300 Sunny Hills Dr
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 457-3135
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 457-3135
Gr: K-12 | 45 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Kumara School
Daycare / Preschool
540 Marin Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-5437
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-5437
Gr: K-1 | 55 students
Lindamood-bell Learning Processes San Rafael
Alternative School
406 Higuera St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-5765
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-5765
Gr: K-12 | 193 students
20 Magnolia Avenue
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-2608
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-2608
Gr: NS-8 | 263 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
755 Idylberry Rd
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 479-8190
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 479-8190
Gr: K-8 | 182 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5
610 Del Ganado Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 479-7373
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 479-7373
Gr: NS-6 | 149 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Show 14 more private schools in Marin County, CA (out of 49 total schools)
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Marin County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Caulbridge School (Closed 2024)
Special Program Emphasis
1 St Vincent Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 481-1243
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 481-1243
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
150 N. San Pedro Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 339-9336
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 339-9336
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Real School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
102 Eye St
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 383-7573
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 383-7573
Gr: 7-8 | 4 students
70 Lomita Dr
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 381-8183
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 381-8183
Gr: K-8 | 99 students
Sparrow Creek School (Closed 2019)
Montessori School
304 Caledonia St
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 324-7000
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 324-7000
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Marin County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Marin County, CA include The Branson School, San Domenico School, and Marin Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Marin County?
49 private schools are located in Marin County.
How much do private schools cost in Marin County?
The average tuition cost is $28,421, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,027.
How diverse are private schools in Marin County?
Marin County private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Marin County go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Marin County are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Marin County?
Which private schools in Marin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Marin County include: Guidepost Montessori at Mill Valley vs. Ross Academy Montessori School, Terra Marin School vs. Marin Horizon School, Montessori In Motion vs. Montessori School Of Central Marin
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