The Ross Preschool Photo

Best Ross Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 359 students in Ross, CA (there are 1 public school, serving 353 public students). 50% of all K-12 students in Ross, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Ross, CA include The Ross Preschool and The Branson School.
The average acceptance rate is 20%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.

Top-Ranked Ross Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Branson School
39 Fernhill Avenue
Ross, CA 94957
(415) 454-3612
Gr: 9-12 | 319 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Ross Preschool
The Ross Preschool Photo
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
14 Lagunitas Road
Ross, CA 94957
(415) 634-7111
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Ross)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
359 Students
665,722 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
52 Teachers
55,562 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
131 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$42,263
$18,024
Average Acceptance Rate
20%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
36 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
11%
11%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
104,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
16%
# Black Students
6 Students
30,466 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
204 Students
236,488 Students
% White Students
64%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,515 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
61 Students
190,072 Students
% of Others Students
19%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Ross, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Ross, CA include The Ross Preschool and The Branson School.
How many private schools are located in Ross?
2 private schools are located in Ross.
What percentage of students in Ross go to private school?
50% of all K-12 students in Ross are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).

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