Anova Center for Education
Age 5-22
Provider of educational, behavioral, and therapy services for children and teens diagnosed with high functioning autism, social and emotional challenges, learning differences, and other neuro-developmental impairments. Now in Santa Rosa.
Brandeis Marin
K-8
Independent, co-educational Jewish day school. San Rafael.
Branson School
9-12
A co-educational, independent, college-preparatory day school, with 320 students, committed to encouraging students to engage in a life of purpose, passion, and fulfillment. Ross.
Caulbridge School
K-8
Provides a relevant education in a nurturing environment. San Rafael.
Corte Madera Montessori
Pre-K-K
For children 2-5 years old.
The Discovery School
Pre-K
The Discovery School follows the Reggio approach, an early childhood educational philosophy that nurtures children’s deep curiosity and believes they can drive their own learning.
Fusion Academy Marin
6-12
A non-traditional private school with completely customized one-to-one classrooms with self-paced classes. San Rafael.
Gate Academy
K-8
Gate Academy is a year-round day school dedicated to educating academically-gifted students in grades K–8 with an inquiry-based curriculum. San Rafael.
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Pre K-8
A coeducational accredited Christian day school, offering an enriched environment with academic excellence in a nurturing Christian setting. Novato.
Greenwood East Montessori
Pre K-8
A Waldorf school offering a dynamic education that recognizes the developmental phases of childhood and fosters the emerging capacities of each child. Point Reyes Station, (415) 663-1349.
Harmony Montessori
Offers three and five day programs. Tiburon.
Helix School
1-12
A non-profit school serving children with mild to moderate autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Mill Valley
Lycee Francais de San Francisco
Pre K-8
Provides an international community of students a rich educational environment based on the highly-respected French national curriculum and enriched by core college-preparatory American courses. Sausalito.
Marin Academy
9-12
Co-educational campus of 400 students, each challenged to individual to think, question and create. San Rafael.
The Marin School
9-12
Provides personalized teaching, experimental learning, innovative lessons, and non-traditional, effective learning opportunities that prepare graduates for college and life beyond. San Rafael.
Marin Catholic High School
9-12
Catholic, co-ed college prep, high school founded on the values of faith, knowledge and service. Kentfield.
Marin Christian Academy
Pre K-8
Provides a strong academic program that is biblically-based and uses a comprehensive core curriculum with an emphasis in fine arts and technology. Combined with North Bay Christian Academy. Novato.
Marin Country Day School
K-8
An independent coed day school teaching students to become skilled learners and ethical human beings, motivated to make a difference in the world. There is a tradition of high parent involvement. Corte Madera.
Marin Horizon School
Pre K-8
Challenges students to be self-reliant thinkers and lifelong learners. Mill Valley.
Marin Montessori School
Pre K-9
Children are given the opportunity to be responsible for their education – they are excited to learn, retain their knowledge and pursue their passions. Elementary campus: Corte Madera, Junior High campus: San Rafael.
Marin Montessori School of Central Marin
Pre K-9
The school offers a full Montessori curriculum and a Bilingual Program where children are taught to communicate in both English and Spanish. San Rafael.
Marin Primary and Middle School
Pre K-8
Offers a challenging academic program in which teachers are actively engaged in helping students reach their potential and discover their passions. Larkspur.
Marin Waldorf School
Pre K-8
Provides an education that delivers academic excellence, nurtures family life, and fosters social and environmental awareness. San Rafael, Marinwood.
Mark Day School
K-8
An, independent, non-religious day school that nurtures a love of learning, engagement in the community, and development of compassion in an ethical framework. San Rafael, Terra Linda.
Montessori de Terra Linda School
Pre-K-6
Creating each day an atmosphere filled with the excitement of discovery and the joy of learning. San Rafael, Terra Linda.
Mount Tamalpais School
K-8
Provides students with a solid academic foundation and to foster a genuine enthusiasm for learning. The departmentalized, integrated curriculum focuses on concepts and research skills, imparting a Christian Worldview. Mill Valley.
The Mountain School
Pre-K
Drawing inspiration from the principles of Waldorf Education, preventative discipline, and Kim John Payne’s Simplicity Parenting, provides a program that is unique and accessible to all.
The New Village School
K-8
An innovative community of learners – children and adults – trying to discover even more about themselves and creating an atmosphere in which everyone feels safe to be vulnerable, honest and authentic. Sausalito.
North Bay Christian Academy
K-12
A learning community of parents, teachers, and students where all teach and all learn in the shadow of wonder and courageous risk-taking that is focused and intentional. Combined with Marin Christian Academy. Novato.
North Bridge Academy
K-12
A non-profit school with the mission to educate high functioning dyslexic children. Larkspur.
Our Lady of Loretto School
K-8
Dedicated to excellence in education that is Christ-centered and rich in Catholic tradition. Novato.
The REAL School
6-8, 8-9 gap
Offers a personalized, intensive and integrated education for exceptional students as they navigate the crucial transition from childhood to adolescence. Maximum of 15 students. Larkspur.
Saint Hilary School
Pre K-8
Provides a faith-filled community where children receive a strong Catholic religious and academic foundation allowing them to develop their unique personal and intellectual gifts. Tiburon.
San Domenico School
Pre K-12
Exceptional academics and Dominican values cultivate lives grounded in a sense of purpose. Our community dedicates itself to discovering and celebrating meaning, purpose, and joy as part of every endeavor. San Anselmo.
St. Anselm School
K-8
Provides a high-quality Catholic education that emphasizes the spiritual and personal development of its students. San Anselmo.
Saint Isabella School
K-8
A faith-filled, Catholic parish school with a challenging academic curriculum, fosters student growth and confidence through a variety of enrichment and service programs. San Rafael. stisabellaschool.org
St. Patrick School
K-8
Provides a strong Catholic faith-based academic curriculum in a warm and caring atmosphere. Larkspur.
Saint Raphael School
Pre K-8
Fosters a Catholic faith that gives meaning and direction to life, challenges and guides students to pursue academic excellence, and instills within them a spirit of service to God and others. San Raphael.
Star Academy
1-12
A comprehensive, individualized education program for students with learning differences. Private and non-profit. San Rafael.
Tilden Preparatory School
6-12
A WASC-accredited, college-preparatory school that teaches U.C.-approved courses one-to-one and in small groups. Sausalito.
Charter Schools
Ross Valley Charter School
K-5
A public school option that leverages a progressive education model. This model emphasizes inquiry, exploration, and hands-on, immersion-based experiences. Fairfax.
Novato Charter School
K-8
A public school that aims to create and maintain a calm and artful environment which stimulates each child’s distinctive strengths and qualities, thereby allowing their academic abilities to blossom. Novato (Ignacio).
Phoenix Academy Charter School
Provides a safe educational environment where chemically dependent students can develop a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle, make significant academic progress, identify and address emotional issues, and make sound career and vocational decisions in a highly structured and closely supervised setting. San Rafael.
Willow Creek Academy
K-8
Willow Creek was created with a philosophy and belief that inquiry driven, project-oriented learning would provide residents an opportunity to participate in their children’s education. Sausalito.
A Note About Montessori Schools
There are several options for Montessori Schools in and near Marin, plus schools that adopt Montessori principles and practices:
- Corte Madera Montessori, private.
- Harmony Montessori, Privae
- Marin Montessori, private.
- Montessori of Central Marin, private.
- Montessori de Terra Linda, private.
- Spring Hill Montessori in Petaluma, private.
- Sparrow Creek Montessori in Sausalito, private.
- River Montessori in Petaluma, public.
- Lagunitas Public Montessori Program in West Marin, public.
Marin Preschools
Mommies of Marin provides a list of preschools in each Marin town.
