#1 Best Independent Schools in Marin County, 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 Independent Schools in Marin County, CA
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Marin County, CA. Top 11 of 11 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Marin County, CA
Marin Primary & Middle School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 82% of independent schools in California
Larkspur, CA
A+Overall grade199 students5 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Marin County, CA
The Branson School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Ross, CA
A+Overall grade370 students7 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Marin County, CA
Terra Marin School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 97% of independent schools in California
Mill Valley, CA
A+Overall grade60 students3 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Marin County, CA
Mount Tamalpais School
Independent school · Grades K–8
The largest independent school in Mill Valley
Mill Valley, CA
A+Overall grade254 students7 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Marin County, CA
San Domenico School
Independent school · Grades K–12
The only independent school in San Anselmo
San Anselmo, CA
A+Overall grade679 students7 students per teacher
#7 Best Independent Schools in Marin County, CA
Marin Horizon School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Mill Valley, CA
AOverall grade177 students7 students per teacher
#8 Best Independent Schools in Marin County, CA
Marin Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
The largest independent school in San Rafael
San Rafael, CA
AOverall grade459 students8 students per teacher
#9 Best Independent Schools in Marin County, CA
The New Village School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 69% of independent schools in California
Sausalito, CA
AOverall grade92 students6 students per teacher
#10 Best Independent Schools in Marin County, CA
Marin Country Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
The only independent school in Corte Madera
Corte Madera, CA
B+Overall grade597 students9 students per teacher
#11 Best Independent Schools in Marin County, 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
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