For the 2025 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,449 students in 94903, CA (there are 7 public schools, serving 3,782 public students). 28% of all K-12 students in 94903, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in 94903, CA is Mark Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
Top Ranked 94903 California Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
180 N San Pedro Rd
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-1833
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-1833
Gr: K-8 | 139 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Alternative School
1600 Los Gamos Drive Lobby D, Suite 380
San Rafael, CA 94903
(877) 673-8893
San Rafael, CA 94903
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1 Saint Vincent Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 491-4700
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 491-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
39 Trellis Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-8000
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-8000
Gr: K-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
The Helix School
Special Education School
161 Mitchell Blvd
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 569-5056
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 569-5056
Gr: K-11 | 51 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
Ice Cream & Shoe Preschool & Kindergarten Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
1055 Las Ovejas Ave
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-0550
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-0550
Gr: PK-1 | 86 students
755 Idylberry Rd
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 479-8190
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 479-8190
Gr: K-8 | 182 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5
610 Del Ganado Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 479-7373
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 479-7373
Gr: NS-6 | 149 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
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Montessori School
3 Wellbrock Hts
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-5622
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-5622
Gr: NS-K | 42 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
1 Trinity Way
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 479-3727
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 479-3727
Gr: K-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Star Academy
Special Education School
4470 Redwood Hwy Ste 101
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 456-8727
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 456-8727
Gr: 3-12 | 80 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
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Special Education School
1 Saint Vincents Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 993-5533
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 993-5533
Gr: 4-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate listed
94903, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
150 N. San Pedro Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 339-9336
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 339-9336
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 94903, CA?
The top ranked private schools in 94903, CA is Mark Day School.
How many private schools are located in 94903?
12 private schools are located in 94903.
How diverse are private schools in 94903?
94903 private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in 94903 go to private school?
28% of all K-12 students in 94903 are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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