Ice Cream & Shoe Preschool & Kindergarten Inc. in San Rafael, CA, enrolls 86 students in preschool through first grade within a nonsectarian, small city community setting.
The school offers early childhood education with 1 teacher and a student–teacher ratio of 86:1.
Approximately 40% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity in this San Rafael early learning program.
Tuition and broader comparative data place this school within the early childhood program options available to families seeking San Rafael preschools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
86 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Ice Cream & Shoe Preschool & Kindergarten Inc.?
The application deadline for Ice Cream & Shoe Preschool & Kindergarten Inc. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Ice Cream & Shoe Preschool & Kindergarten Inc. is San Domenico School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Montessori De Terra Linda (0.5 miles away)
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(415) 479-7373
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(415) 472-8000
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-8000
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(415) 258-1900
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(415) 258-1900
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Montessori School
3 Wellbrock Hts
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-5622
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-5622
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Gr: NS-K | 42 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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