#1 Best Private Elementary Schools in San Rafael, CA
Marin Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 96% of independent schools in California
San Rafael, CA
A+Overall grade145 students3 students per teacher
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Best Private Elementary Schools in San Rafael, CA
Private schools in San Rafael, CA with elementary grades and the highest overall grades. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Best Private Elementary Schools in San Rafael, CA
Brandeis Marin
Jewish day school · Grades K–8
The only Jewish school in San Rafael
San Rafael, CA
A+Overall grade140 students5 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Elementary Schools in San Rafael, CA
St. Raphael School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic schools in California
San Rafael, CA
A+Overall grade193 students14 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Elementary Schools in San Rafael, CA
Montessori De Terra Linda
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
The only Montessori school in San Rafael
San Rafael, CA
A-Overall grade96 students6 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Elementary Schools in San Rafael, CA
Mark Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Serving families in San Rafael since at least 2011
San Rafael, CA
B+Overall grade386 students10 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Elementary Schools in San Rafael, CA
St. Isabella School
Parish school · Grades K–8
One of 2 Catholic schools in San Rafael
San Rafael, CA
BOverall grade285 students20 students per teacher
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