Mark Day School vs. San Domenico School
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School Overview
School
![Mark Day School Photo Mark Day School Photo](https://images3.privateschoolreview.com/photo/3000/3660/Mark-Day-School-k03rikvvs5c4cck0ocw4swcs-160x160c.jpg)
![San Domenico School Photo - Located on 515 acres in San Anselmo, California, our campus features state-of-the art academic facilities, a music conservatory, swimming pool, gymnasium, one-acre organic garden, 2,358 solar panels, and six tennis courts. We are located 20 minutes north of San Francisco. San Domenico School Photo - Located on 515 acres in San Anselmo, California, our campus features state-of-the art academic facilities, a music conservatory, swimming pool, gymnasium, one-acre organic garden, 2,358 solar panels, and six tennis courts. We are located 20 minutes north of San Francisco.](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/3000/3686/San_Domenico_School-52g24dvunt44kwscc4s4kc888-160x160c.jpg)
Top Rankings
Mark Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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San Domenico School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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School History
Overview
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.
Founded in 1850 as California`s first independent school, San Domenico enrolls boys and girls in grades K through 12 from around the San Francisco Bay Area and around the world, providing a character-driven college preparatory education on our 515-acre campus.
We offer day school, regional, and international boarding school options for our Upper School students at our campus in San Anselmo, California.
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild learning differences
Year Founded
1980
1850
Students Body
Total Students
386 students
672 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
37%
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Students by Grade
![Mark Day School Student By Grade Mark Day School Student By Grade](http://images1.privateschoolreview.com/charts/4000/3660/mark-day-school-chart-1i9v5amldezsm.png)
![San Domenico School Student By Grade San Domenico School Student By Grade](http://images2.privateschoolreview.com/charts/4000/3686/san-domenico-school-chart-1hiqzkwr8dl2d.png)
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
29
13
Grade 1 Students
32
19
Grade 2 Students
35
23
Grade 3 Students
41
20
Grade 4 Students
41
27
Grade 5 Students
39
37
Grade 6 Students
58
44
Grade 7 Students
55
46
Grade 8 Students
56
48
Grade 9 Students
-
96
Grade 10 Students
-
102
Grade 11 Students
-
103
Grade 12 Students
-
94
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
76 teachers
Average Class Size
19
12
Number of AP Classes
n/a
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:9
Average SAT score
n/a
1346
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Dress code but no uniform)
(Dress code but no uniform)
Casual
(Uniform in primary/middle, dress code in high school)
(Uniform in primary/middle, dress code in high school)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 12 / rolling
Jan. 9
Tuition Cost
$41,411
n/a
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.
Varies according to grade. Grades K-5 $46575, Grades 6-8 $50,850, Grades 9-12 Day Student $65,000, Grades 9-12 Boarding $81,000
% on Financial Aid
25%
34%
Admissions Director
Katie Kelso
Jennifer Nash
Admissions Associate
Dawn Aotani
Marcena Peterson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
15
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
30
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Chess, Chorus, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Rock Band, School Play & School Musical, String Ensemble
Anime, Asian Student Association, Black Student Association, Body Positive, Book Club, Chess Club, Cooking Club, Economics Club, Film Club, Gardening Green Team, Guitar Club, Hydroponics Club, Jazz Band, Jew Crew, Junior Statemen of America, Latino League, Model United Nations, Mountain Biking, Multicultural Club, National Honor Society, Panther Press Newspaper, Panther Spirit Club, Peer Resource, Queer Student Union, Robotics, Rock Band, Social Justice Club, Speech Team, Student Council, Yearbook