Marin Catholic High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 768 students
Yearly Tuition: $22,500
Application Deadline: Dec. 1
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Marin Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Marin Catholic High School
9	204
10	209
11	169
12	186

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Year Founded

1949

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School Motto

Duc in Altum: Into the Deep

Student Body

Total Students

768 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

59 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Number of AP Courses

30 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other special emphasis association(s)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 1

Yearly Tuition Cost

$22,500

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Admissions Director

Janie Rockett

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Colors

White, Navy Blue

School Notes

Marin Catholic High School is a Catholic, co-ed college prep high school founded on the values of faith, knowledge and service.
The young men and women attending Marin Catholic are dedicated, accomplished students, willing and able to undertake the challenges of a college preparatory program and anxious to make their unique contribution to the school community.
The administrators, faculty and staff of Marin Catholic work hard to maintain a dynamic, student-centered environment, one that affords our young women and men every opportunity to achieve excellence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Marin Catholic High School cost?

Marin Catholic High School's tuition is approximately $22,500 for private students.

What is Marin Catholic High School's ranking?

Marin Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Marin Catholic High School?

The application deadline for Marin Catholic High School is Dec. 1.

School Reviews

5 5/17/2016

I loved going to MC. The community felt more like a family than a school, people really cared about one another. Teachers are committed at this school, you could tell they actually care about the student's academic success and general well being. The religious aspect of the school was really special too, offering a moral backbone to an age that really needs some morality! I would highly recommend this school to people who truly care about investing in their education and their future!

- Posted by Student/Alumni - markj

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Marin County, CA is $27,917 for elementary schools and $34,712 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Marin County, CA is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).