Terra Marin School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Mill Valley, CA
70 Lomita Dr, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 97% of independent schools in California
- The smallest classes of any independent school in Mill Valley
Terra Marin School is an independent private school in Mill Valley, California, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 60 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 97% of independent elementary schools in California. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 185 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 60
- Teachers
- 20.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 3 girls, 57 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 185 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 97% of independent elementary schools in California (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 72% of independent elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.
Students by grade
Student body
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 Terra Marin School
What grades does Terra Marin School serve?
Terra Marin School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Terra Marin School?
About 60 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Terra Marin School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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