For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 830 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 (2025-26)
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 | 68 students Avg. class size: 24 students
Trinity Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
333 Woodland Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 453-4526
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 453-4526
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students Avg. class size: 19 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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