Marin Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 463 students
Yearly Tuition: $64,750
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 8
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Marin Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Marin Academy
9	121
10	118
11	118
12	106

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Year Founded

1971

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Student Body

Total Students

463 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

37%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

78 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

15 students

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 8

Yearly Tuition Cost

$64,750

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Tuition Notes

Tuition Assistance awards range from 100%-10%

% on Financial Aid

25%

Admissions Director

Diane Boodrookas

Admissions Associate

Teyana Irving

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

15 sports

Sports

Track and FieldVolleyball

Water Polo

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

42 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Animal Welfare ClubAsian Student Organization

Best BuddiesBlack Student Union

Book Discussion ClubChess Club

Climate Tech ClubCommunity Action Club

Council on SustainabiltiyCraft Club

Crossroads TutoringCryptocurrency Club

D&D ClubEchoes Literary Magazine

Film ClubFinancial Aid Affinity Club

Frisbee ClubGarden Club

Gender Queer Affinity GroupGender-Sexuality Awareness Club

Global Role of Women (GROW)Jewish Student Organization

Latin Student UnionLearning Profiles Affinity

Mental Health Awareness ClubMiddle Eastern Student Organization

Mixed Ethnicities ClubMock Trial

Model UNMountain Bike Club

Music Creation ClubQueer Affinity

Queer BIPOC Affinity GroupRethinking Whiteness

Rock Climbing ClubSurf Club

Surfrider ClubThe 1600 (Student Newspaper)

Women in STEMWomen of Color (WOC) Club

Yearbook ClubYoung Brothers (for men of color)

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School Notes

Educational leader in the Bay Area with 445 students in grades 9-12
All genders; Student-to-faculty ratio is 8:1; the average class size is 12-15
Students come from over 75 middle schools & over 50 different zip codes around the Bay Area
Follows a six-day rotating block schedule of 75-minute classes
The curriculum offers 135 different course titles
Students of color comprise about 37% of the student body
Nearly a quarter of students receive tuition assistance, nearly $5 million

School Mascot: Wildcat

Marin Academy at a Glance:
At Marin Academy, students develop deep knowledge, durable critical-thinking skills, and leadership experiences that empower them to analyze problems from multiple perspectives and transform their knowledge into tangible solutions. MA stands at the cutting edge of what's best in education, creating an environment where intellectual challenge and authentic joy in learning coexist. There is not one type of "MA kid" - and that's by design. You will join a community of intellectuals, activists, artists, athletes, and leaders - often all at once - from many backgrounds all across the Bay Area. Here, your unique perspective enriches our learning community that blends intellectualism, creativity, and compassion with action. MA graduates stand out as passionate students who genuinely enjoy the process of learning and sharing what they know to make an impact in the world beyond themselves.
MA Fast Facts:
450 students in grades 9-12
All genders
Students come from over 75 middle schools and over 50 different zip codes around the Bay Area
Student to Student-to-faculty ratio is 8:1; the average class size is 12-15
MA follows a six-day rotating block schedule of 75-minute classes
The curriculum offers 135 different course titles
Students of color comprise about 37% of the student body
Nearly a quarter of students receive Tuition Assistance, amounting to $5 million

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Marin Academy cost?

Marin Academy's tuition is approximately $64,750 for private students.

What schools are Marin Academy often compared to?

Marin Academy is often viewed alongside schools like The Branson School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Marin Academy offer?

Marin Academy offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cycling, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Water Polo. Marin Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.

What is Marin Academy's ranking?

Marin Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Marin Academy?

The application deadline for Marin Academy is Jan. 8.

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