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
Quick Stats (2025)
- 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
Top Rankings
Marin Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
463 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
37%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
15 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 8
Yearly Tuition Cost
$64,750
Tuition Notes
Tuition Assistance awards range from 100%-10%
% on Financial Aid
25%
Admissions Director
Diane Boodrookas
Admissions Associate
Teyana Irving
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
42 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Animal Welfare Club, Asian Student Organization, Best Buddies, Black Student Union, Book Discussion Club, Chess Club, Climate Tech Club, Community Action Club, Council on Sustainabiltiy, Craft Club, Crossroads Tutoring, Cryptocurrency Club, D&D Club, Echoes Literary Magazine, Film Club, Financial Aid Affinity Club, Frisbee Club, Garden Club, Gender Queer Affinity Group, Gender-Sexuality Awareness Club, Global Role of Women (GROW), Jewish Student Organization, Latin Student Union, Learning Profiles Affinity, Mental Health Awareness Club, Middle Eastern Student Organization, Mixed Ethnicities Club, Mock Trial, Model UN, Mountain Bike Club, Music Creation Club, Queer Affinity, Queer BIPOC Affinity Group, Rethinking Whiteness, Rock Climbing Club, Surf Club, Surfrider Club, The 1600 (Student Newspaper), Women in STEM, Women of Color (WOC) Club, Yearbook Club, Young Brothers (for men of color)
Animal Welfare Club, Asian Student Organization, Best Buddies, Black Student Union, Book Discussion Club, Chess Club, Climate Tech Club, Community Action Club, Council on Sustainabiltiy, Craft Club, Crossroads Tutoring, Cryptocurrency Club, D&D Club, Echoes Literary Magazine, Film Club, Financial Aid Affinity Club, Frisbee Club, Garden Club, Gender Queer Affinity Group, Gender-Sexuality Awareness Club, Global Role of Women (GROW), Jewish Student Organization, Latin Student Union, Learning Profiles Affinity, Mental Health Awareness Club, Middle Eastern Student Organization, Mixed Ethnicities Club, Mock Trial, Model UN, Mountain Bike Club, Music Creation Club, Queer Affinity, Queer BIPOC Affinity Group, Rethinking Whiteness, Rock Climbing Club, Surf Club, Surfrider Club, The 1600 (Student Newspaper), Women in STEM, Women of Color (WOC) Club, Yearbook Club, Young Brothers (for men of color)
School Notes
- 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
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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