Marin Country Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Corte Madera, CA
5221 Paradise Dr, Corte Madera, CA 94925
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Corte Madera
In Corte Madera, California, Marin Country Day School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 597 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7 hours, 170 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 597
- Teachers
- 67.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 299 girls, 298 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 99% of independent elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
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 Country Day School
What grades does Marin Country Day School serve?
Marin Country Day School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Marin Country Day School?
About 597 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Marin Country Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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