San Domenico School
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.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Students: 554 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 11 / rolling
Top Rankings
San Domenico School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild learning differences
Year Founded
1850
Student Body
Total Students
554 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
76%
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP Environmental Science, AP Music Theory, AP Physics, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art, AP US History
Average SAT score
1316
Average ACT score
29
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Uniform in primary/middle, dress code in high school)
(Uniform in primary/middle, dress code in high school)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 11 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Varies according to school level
% on Financial Aid
34%
Admissions Director
Jennifer Nash
Admissions Associate
Amy Strousse
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
41 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Anime, Archery, Ballet, Black Student Association, Body Positive, Book Club, Calligraphy, Campus Ministry, Children in Need Club, College Process, Crafting, Dialects, Disney Club, Documentary Film Making, Exploring Trails, Film Noir, Forensic Science, Gardening Green Team, H.O.P.E., Math Tutoring Club, Model United Nations, Mountain Biking, Multicultural Club, National Honor Society, Peer Counseling, Photography Club, Poetica, Quilting, Robotics, San Domenico Singers, Satire, Social Justice Club, Song Writing, Student Council, Tea Club, Tennis, Verities, Volunteer Club, Wog (Walk/Jog), Yearbook, Yoga
Anime, Archery, Ballet, Black Student Association, Body Positive, Book Club, Calligraphy, Campus Ministry, Children in Need Club, College Process, Crafting, Dialects, Disney Club, Documentary Film Making, Exploring Trails, Film Noir, Forensic Science, Gardening Green Team, H.O.P.E., Math Tutoring Club, Model United Nations, Mountain Biking, Multicultural Club, National Honor Society, Peer Counseling, Photography Club, Poetica, Quilting, Robotics, San Domenico Singers, Satire, Social Justice Club, Song Writing, Student Council, Tea Club, Tennis, Verities, Volunteer Club, Wog (Walk/Jog), Yearbook, Yoga
School Notes
- At San Domenico, we believe that what students do with their education is as important as their academic performance. Every day we encourage our students to not just study, but also to reflect on their learning, find their purpose, and celebrate in community. We believe an exceptional education, where values and academics join together, creates more than just great students - it develops great people.
Profile last updated: 03/02/2021
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School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
Working at San Domenico has been one of the best experiences. It's an outstanding school community and students receive an incredible education. The focus of the whole student is evident from their pre-k program all the way through the high school. Truly the best of the best!
5 5/12/2015
I graduated from San Domenico several years ago and was extremely well prepared not only academically, but also as a person. I will always treasure the relationships I had with the teachers at San Domenico. They are not only dedicated to their craft, but they really care about each student and always encouraged us to get outside our comfort zone and try new things! High points for me were the basketball program, the music program and the visual arts. Awesome school!!!
5 2/14/2015
I have been in many different private schools, but there is nothing like San Domenico. I consider this school very special because it has students and teachers from all around the world, which is great because we get to know many different cultures and even learn other languages.
SD is a community that not only has the best teachers and coaches, but also has very nice and smart students that are always willing to help each other.
Academics are great, students get in the best colleges in the United States and other countries like China, England, Mexico, Canada among others. But what I enjoy the most in San Domenico is the art and athletic programs that are offer to every student. I like them because they are very organize with flexible schedules and also really fun.
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