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.

Best San Rafael Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private high schools serving 652 students in San Rafael, CA.
The top-ranked private high school in San Rafael, CA is Marin Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.

Top-Ranked San Rafael Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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.
Alternative School
1600 Los Gamos Drive Lobby D, Suite 380
San Rafael, CA 94903
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Marin Academy
Marin Academy Photo
1600 Mission Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 453-2808
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 42 Tuition listed
The Helix School
Special Education School
161 Mitchell Blvd
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 569-5056
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
Star Academy
Special Education School
4470 Redwood Hwy Ste 101
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 456-8727
Gr: 3-12 | 80 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Winston Preparatory School- 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
Gr: 4-12 Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in San Rafael, California

San Rafael, 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
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
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Real School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
102 Eye St
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 383-7573
Gr: 7-8 | 4 students

Overview

This Town (San Rafael)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
652 Students
274,993 Students
% Average Students of Color
35%
49%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
158 Teachers
26,842 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
61%
Average Class Size
8 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$40,723
$23,319
Average Summer Program Cost
$5,000
$1,500
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
33%
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.73
# American Indian Students
20 Students
1,844 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
35,016 Students
% Asian Students
3%
13%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
43,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
16%
# Black Students
26 Students
15,944 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
465 Students
115,902 Students
% White Students
70%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,957 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
99 Students
49,014 Students
% of Others Students
15%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
42 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in San Rafael, CA?
The top-ranked private high schools in San Rafael, CA is Marin Academy.
How many private high schools are located in San Rafael?
5 private high schools are located in San Rafael.
How diverse are private high schools in San Rafael?
San Rafael private high schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%.

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