For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 819 students in 94901, CA (there are 9 public schools, serving 4,988 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in 94901, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
50% of private schools in 94901, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked 94901 California Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
Montessori School Of Central Marin
Montessori School
317 Auburn St
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 456-1748
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 456-1748
Gr: PK-K | 39 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Trinity Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
333 Woodland Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 453-4526
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 453-4526
Gr: PK-K | 108 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
94901, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 94901, CA?
How many private schools are located in 94901?
4 private schools are located in 94901.
What percentage of students in 94901 go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in 94901 are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 94901?
50% of private schools in 94901 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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