Marin Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
San Rafael, CA
1600 Mission Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in San Rafael
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
In San Rafael, California, Marin Academy is an independent private school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 459 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 13% since 2013–14. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 161 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 459
- Teachers
- 57.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 243 girls, 216 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 161 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 87% of independent high schools in California.
- Compared with 61 independent high schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Marin Academy
What grades does Marin Academy serve?
Marin Academy serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Marin Academy?
About 459 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Marin Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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