Marin Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 268 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Religious Affiliation

Assembly of God

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Marin Christian Academy
Pre-K	85
Kind	21
1	23
2	10
3	23
4	10
5	23
6	18
7	14
8	15
9	9
10	5
11	6
12	6

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Year Founded

1979

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

268 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

54%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

30:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

20%

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP Courses

2 courses

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khaki pants and blue/maroon polo shirt

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Please visit our website for additional tuition information.

Summer Program Cost Notes

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Admissions Director

Admissions Office

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

DanceTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Leadership & Speech ClubMath Enrichment

Mobile MakerRunning Club

Space Program

Arts and Music Programs:

Drama ClubMusic class

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Physical Education

School Notes

Marin Christian Academy and Noah's Ark Preschool located in Novato, CA, provides one of the best Christian private school education in Marin County.
Visit our school and see how our curriculum, activities, and teachers challenge and prepare your child for success.

School Sports: Wrestling, golf, basketball, volleyball, and track. Come and experience how we are preparing children for success!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Marin Christian Academy often compared to?

Marin Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Good Shepherd Lutheran School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Marin Christian Academy offer?

Marin Christian Academy offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Marin Christian Academy's ranking?

Marin Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Marin Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Marin Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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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).