Welcome to Mark Day School! Innovative and full of heart, Mark Day School unites a strong, exciting, and enriched academic program with a kind and inclusive community.
We pride ourselves on nurturing a love of learning, engagement in the community, and development of compassion and an ethical framework.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Yearly Tuition: $41,411
- Average class size: 19 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 12 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mark Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1980
Student Body
Total Students
386 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
37%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
19 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Dress code but no uniform
Dress code but no uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 12 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$41,411
Tuition Notes
Mark Day School has \"Indexed Tuition\" meaning that tuition ranges from $250-41,411. About 25% of our students pay tuition below the top of that index. A socioeconomically diverse community is core to our mission.
% on Financial Aid
25%
Admissions Director
Katie Kelso
Admissions Associate
Dawn Aotani
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Chess, Chorus, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Rock Band, School Play & School Musical, String Ensemble
School Notes
- Please visit our website at www.markdayschool.org for more information.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mark Day School cost?
Mark Day School's tuition is approximately $41,411 for private students.
What schools are Mark Day School often compared to?
Mark Day Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Domenico School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Mark Day School offer?
Mark Day School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Mark Day School's ranking?
Mark Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Mark Day School?
The application deadline for Mark Day School is Jan. 12 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 12 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
School Reviews
5 6/30/2023
Mark Day School has been a wonderful school for our two children. The teachers are amazing (caring, hard-working, and communicative) and we love the emphasis on SEL, World Language, reading/writing, project-based learning, the arts, chess, and global partnerships. It`s a community filled with really nice kids and families.
5 9/10/2017
A wonderful, mission-driven school. Mark Day has committed and nurturing teachers and a very challenging program, delivered in an innovative and inspired way. My boys made lifelong friends, learned who they were as citizens of the world and practiced gratitude daily. They figured out how to be organized as students and how they best learned. They were very well prepared for high school and college, and as college grads, they still practice gratitude. I always appreciated the excellent communication from faculty; I felt my children were seen as individuals and encouraged to bring their best selves to school every day. The administration and staff were accessible, helpful, thoughtful and communicated often and well. The community was warm, and welcoming. Mark Day was a great educational foundation, a gift to my children.
5 7/12/2017
Mark Day School is great. We did fun and interesting projects and we had traditions like joke assembly and track & field day for the community. My teachers were really nice and it makes high school easy.
5 6/3/2016
This is the first year for my son at Mark Day School. So far it has been great. I highly recommend this school for its educational program, the staff, and the community. I really see my son blossomed this past year.
5 5/17/2016
We have a son and a daughter who have attended Saint Mark s School for the past 7 years and we couldn't be happier. Our kids are learning how to think critically, advocate for themselves and work collaboratively with their peers. The curriculum is academically rich, challenging, innovative, purposeful, compassionate and thoughtfully designed to challenge each child at their best. We love the fact that the teachers and the administrators know our children well and value their individuality, while striving to educate the whole child with a growth mindset. The unique global education and media literacy programs have broadened our children's awareness of the world they live in and ignited their desire to become responsible citizens. We''ve been wowed by the professionalism of Joe Harvey, the head of school and the administrative staff, thoughtful teachers, and personal resources available for Saint Mark s kids and their families. Saint Mark's School is a very warm and inclusive school for students and parents alike!
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