For the 2024 school year, there are 34 private elementary schools serving 6,305 students in Marin County, CA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Marin County, CA include Brandeis Marin, Marin Horizon School and San Domenico School.
The average tuition cost is $25,721, which is higher than the California private elementary school average tuition cost of $15,965.
29% of private elementary schools in Marin County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other Lutheran).
Top Ranked Marin County Private Elementary Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Brandeis Marin![Brandeis Marin Photo - Brandeis Marin students worked in the design lab to build and decorate this Friendship bench.]( "Brandeis Marin Photo - Brandeis Marin students worked in the design lab to build and decorate this Friendship bench.")
(Jewish)
180 N San Pedro Rd
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-1833
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-1833
Grades: K-8
| 136 students
305 Montford Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-8408
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-8408
Grades: PK-8
| 285 students
1500 Butterfield Road
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 258-1900
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 258-1900
Grades: K-12
| 680 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
GATE Academy![GATE Academy Photo]( "GATE Academy Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
1 Saint Vincent Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 491-4700
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 491-4700
Grades: PK-8
| 58 students
Lycee Francais De San Francisco![Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo - Respect, one of the LFSF values, is essential to building a trusting and healthy learning environment. At LFSF, 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 LFSF values, is essential to building a trusting and healthy learning environment. At LFSF, 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
Grades: NS-12
| 170 students
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
Grades: NS-12
| 268 students
1050 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 944-2254
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 944-2254
Grades: 6-12
| 55 students
5221 Paradise Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 927-5900
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 927-5900
Grades: K-8
| 590 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 296 students
20 Magnolia Avenue
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-2608
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-2608
Grades: NS-8
| 302 students
100 Harvard Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 383-9434
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 383-9434
Grades: K-8
| 270 students
1811 Virginia Avenue
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 892-8621
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 892-8621
Grades: PK-8
| 220 students
St. Anselm School
(Catholic)
40 Belle Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-8667
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-8667
Grades: K-8
| 259 students
765 Hilary Drive
Belvedere Tiburon, CA 94920
(415) 435-2224
Belvedere Tiburon, CA 94920
(415) 435-2224
Grades: 1-8
| 271 students
St. Raphael School
(Catholic)
1100 5th Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 454-4455
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 454-4455
Grades: PK-8
| 226 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 232 students
Women Helping All People Scholastic Academy
(Christian)
79 Cole Dr Ste 5
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 332-1703
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 332-1703
Grades: 2-8
| 7 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 13 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 133 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
Grades: K-11
| 33 students
Kumara School
Daycare / Preschool
540 Marin Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-5437
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-5437
Grades: K-1
| 55 students
406 Higuera St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-5765
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-5765
Grades: K-12
| 193 students
Marin Waldorf School![Marin Waldorf School Photo]( "Marin Waldorf School Photo")
Waldorf School
755 Idylberry Rd
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 479-8190
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 479-8190
Grades: NS-8
| 225 students
610 Del Ganado Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 479-7373
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 479-7373
Grades: NS-6
| 160 students
The New Village School![The New Village School Photo]( "The New Village School Photo")
Alternative School
100 Ebbtide Avenue, Suite 144
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 289-0889
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 289-0889
Grades: NS-8
| 115 students
North Bridge Academy
Special Education School
17 Buena Vista Ave Mill Valley
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 462-5657
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 462-5657
Grades: 3-8
| 40 students
17 Buena Vista AveMill Valley, CA 94941
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 462-5657
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 462-5657
Grades: 2-8
| students
Oak Hill School
Special Education School
300 Sunny Hills Dr Bldg 6
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 457-7601
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 457-7601
Grades: 2-12
| 29 students
1 Trinity Way
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 479-3727
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 479-3727
Grades: K-8
| 234 students
120 King Street
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-0501
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-0501
Grades: K-8
| 247 students
Star Academy
Special Education School
4470 Redwood Hwy Ste 101
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 456-8727
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 456-8727
Grades: 1-12
| 59 students
Winston Preparatory School- Marin County Campus![Winston Preparatory School- Marin County Campus Photo - Winston Prep Marin County Campus]( "Winston Preparatory School- Marin County Campus Photo - Winston Prep Marin County Campus")
Special Education School
1 Saint Vincents Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 993-5533
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 993-5533
Grades: 4-12
| students
Marin County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 192 students
150 N. San Pedro Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 339-9336
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 339-9336
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Real School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
102 Eye St
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 383-7573
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 383-7573
Grades: 7-8
| 4 students
70 Lomita Dr
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 381-8183
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 381-8183
Grades: K-8
| 99 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Marin County, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Marin County, CA include Brandeis Marin, Marin Horizon School and San Domenico School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Marin County, CA?
34 private elementary schools are located in Marin County, CA.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Marin County, CA?
The average tuition cost is $25,721, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $15,965.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Marin County, CA?
Marin County, CA private elementary schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Marin County, CA?
29% of private elementary schools in Marin County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other Lutheran).
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