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Mark Day School

Innovative and full of heart, Mark Day School nurtures each child to pursue their curiosity, think critically, embrace challenge with courage and joy, and work in partnership with others to build more caring and inclusive communities.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $45,871
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 16 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Mark Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1980
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 12, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
370 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
37%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Mark Day School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
18 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Dress code but no uniform

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jan. 16 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
For the 2025-2026 school year, Mark Day School tuition for Kindergarten through 8th grade ranges from $0-$45,871. Tuition does not include grade-specific fees, which are also indexed.
% on Financial Aid
25%
Admissions Director
Katie Kelso
Admissions Associate
Dawn Aotani
Application URL

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
ChessConcert Band
Rock BandSchool Play & School Musical


Club or Organization:
Tinkering

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Skylions
  • 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 $45,871 for private students.
What schools are Mark Day School often compared to?
Mark Day School is 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. 16 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 16 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (5 reviews)
5  
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.
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5  
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.
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5  
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.
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5  
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.
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5  
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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $45,871
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 16 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in San Rafael, CA is $28,797 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in San Rafael, CA is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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