About the School
- Real School in San Rafael, CA, is a nonsectarian, co–ed alternative school serving grades 7–8 in a suburban community setting.
- The school enrolls a total of 4 students, with a student–teacher ratio of 2:1 supported by 2 teachers.
- Nearby private schools in San Rafael offer wider grade ranges and larger enrollments, with average tuition around $28,964 for elementary levels.
- The school's small enrollment reflects its focused program size within the San Rafael suburban area.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
4 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Real School?
The application deadline for Real School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Real School is Marin Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lindamood-bell Learning Processes San Rafael (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Raphael School (0.7 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 42
1600 Mission Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 453-2808
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 193 students
Alternative School
406 Higuera St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-5765
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
1100 5th Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 454-4455
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
333 Woodland Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 453-4526
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
300 Sunny Hills Dr
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 457-3135
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 42
1600 Mission Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 453-2808
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 193 students
Alternative School
406 Higuera St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-5765
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
300 Sunny Hills Dr
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 457-3135
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Special Education School
300 Sunny Hills Dr Bldg 6
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 457-7601
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 768 students
Catholic
675 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Greenbrae, CA 94904
(415) 464-3860
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 193 students
Alternative School
406 Higuera St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-5765
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
1100 5th Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 454-4455
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
300 Sunny Hills Dr
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 457-3135
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Special Education School
300 Sunny Hills Dr Bldg 6
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 457-7601
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Catholic
40 Belle Avenue
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 454-8667
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
1100 5th Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 454-4455
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
333 Woodland Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 453-4526
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Daycare / Preschool
14 Lagunitas Road
Ross, CA 94957
(415) 634-7111
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-K | 42 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
3 Wellbrock Hts
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-5622
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
317 Auburn St
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 456-1748
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sun Valley Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
75 Happy Ln.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2440
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2440
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Belle Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2420
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2420
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
James B. Davidson Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
280 Woodland Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2400
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2400
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,052 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Laurel Dell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 Woodland Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2317
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-2317
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9 Lagunitas Rd.
Ross, CA 94957
(415) 457-2705
Ross, CA 94957
(415) 457-2705
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 339 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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