Best Marin County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 49 private schools serving 8,736 students in Marin County, CA (there are 75 public schools, serving 30,804 public students). 22% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average tuition cost is $28,461, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,350.
27% of private schools in Marin County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 49
  • # Students Served: 8,736
  • Average Tuition: $28,461
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 28%
  • Acceptance Rate: 79%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 26%
  • View Marin County, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 49
  • # Students Served: 8,736
  • Average Tuition: $28,461
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 28%
  • Acceptance Rate: 79%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 26%
  • View Marin County, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Marin County Private Schools (2026-27)

Fusion Academy Marin Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
1600 Los Gamos Drive Lobby D, Suite 380
San Rafael, CA 94903
(877) 673-8893
Marin Christian Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 268 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
1370 S Novato Blvd
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 892-5713
Brandeis Marin Photo
Gr: K-8 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Jewish
180 N San Pedro Rd
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-1833
(1)
GATE Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 10
Specialized Curriculum
1 Saint Vincent Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 491-4700
(2)
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
610 Coloma Street
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 661-5232
Winston Preparatory School- Marin County Campus Photo
Gr: 3-12
Special Education School
1 Saint Vincents Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 993-5533
Map of The Branson School
Gr: 9-12 | 319 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
39 Fernhill Avenue
Ross, CA 94957
(415) 454-3612
Headlands Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 55 students
Alternative School
1050 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 944-2254
Marin Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 42
1600 Mission Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 453-2808
Map of Marin Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 768 students
Catholic
675 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Greenbrae, CA 94904
(415) 464-3860
(1)
Map of Marin Country Day School
Gr: K-8 | 590 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5
5221 Paradise Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 927-5900
Marin Horizon School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 318 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
305 Montford Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-8408
(8)
Marin Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 295 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
5200 Paradise Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 924-5388
Mark Day School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 370 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
39 Trellis Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-8000
(6)
Mount Tamalpais School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 268 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 12
100 Harvard Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 383-9434
(3)
North Bridge Academy Photo
Gr: 2-8 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
17 Buena Vista AveMill Valley, CA 94941
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 462-5657
(2)
Our Lady Of Loretto School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1811 Virginia Avenue
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 892-8621
(1)
The Ross Preschool Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Daycare / Preschool
14 Lagunitas Road
Ross, CA 94957
(415) 634-7111
(1)
Map of St. Anselm School
Gr: K-8 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Catholic
40 Belle Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-8667
St. Patrick School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 274 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
120 King Street
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-0501
(2)
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Marin County Private Schools (Closed)

Caulbridge School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Specialized Curriculum
1 St Vincent Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 481-1243
(9)
The Marin School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
150 N. San Pedro Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 339-9336
(3)
Map of Real School
Gr: 7-8 | 4 students
Alternative School
102 Eye St
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 383-7573
Map of Ring Mountain School
Gr: K-8 | 99 students
70 Lomita Dr
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 381-8183
Map of Sparrow Creek School
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Montessori School
304 Caledonia St
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 324-7000

Overview

Category
This State (CA)
US
# Schools
49 Schools
# Students
8,736 Students
659,293 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,073 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
59%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
31 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$28,461
$18,350
Average Summer Program Cost
$3,200
$1,062
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$13,988
$9,066
Average Acceptance Rate
79%
80%
Average Endowment Size
$27.1 million
$31.26 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.74
# American Indian Students
133 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
327 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
4%
11%
# Hispanic Students
684 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
16%
# Black Students
291 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
4,857 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
58%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
2,039 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
24%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Marin County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Marin County, CA include Marin Catholic High School, Terra Marin School, and The Branson 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 $28,461, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,350.
How diverse are private schools in Marin County?
Marin County private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
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?
27% of private schools in Marin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Marin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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