Marin Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
San Rafael, CA
755 Idylberry Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 96% of independent schools in California
Marin Waldorf School is an independent private school in San Rafael, California, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 145 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 96% of independent elementary schools in California. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 165 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 145
- Teachers
- 46.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 48 girls, 97 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 165 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 96% of independent elementary schools in California (3 students per teacher).
- Larger than 58% 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 2015–16.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
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 Waldorf School
What grades does Marin Waldorf School serve?
Marin Waldorf School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Marin Waldorf School?
About 145 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Marin Waldorf School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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