Marin Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2024-25)

1600 Mission Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901

Educational leader in the Bay Area with 445 students in grades 9-12

All gender; Student to faculty ratio is 8:1; the average class size is 15

Students come from over 90 middle schools & over 50 different zip codes around the Bay Area

Follows a six-day rotating block schedule of 75-minute classes

The curriculum offers 135 different course titles Students of color comprise about 35% of the student body

Nearly a quarter of students receive tuition assistance, nearly $4.5 million

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 440 students
Yearly Tuition: $58,730
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 9
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Marin Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Year Founded

1971

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

440 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

78 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

77%

Average Class Size

15 students

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Link to Matriculation Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 9

Yearly Tuition Cost

$58,730

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Tuition Notes

Tuition Assistance awards range from 100%-10%

% on Financial Aid

20%

Admissions Director

Diane Boodrookas

Admissions Associate

Teyana Irving

Sports

Total Sports Offered

16 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cycling, Dance, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

58 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
Animal Welfare Club, Asian Student Organization, Best Buddies, Black Student Union, Book Discussion Club, Chess Club, Climate Tech Club, Community Action Club, Council on Sustainabiltiy, Craft Club, Crossroads Tutoring, Cryptocurrency Club, D&D Club, Design Lab Club, Dignity Moves Club, Echoes Literary Magazine, Fashion Club, Film Club, Financial Aid Affinity Club, Frisbee Club, Garden Club, Gender Queer Affinity Group, Gender-Sexuality Awareness Club, Geogusser, Global Role of Women (GROW), Jewish Student Organization, Latin Student Union, Learning Profiles Affinity, Marine Biology Club, Mental Health Awareness Club, Middle Eastern Student Organization, Mixed Ethnicities Club, Mock Trial, Model UN, Mountain Bike Club, Music Creation Club, One Love (on Healthy Relationships) Club, Outdoor Leadership Club, PICKLEBALL CLUB, Poker Statistics Club, Queer Affinity, Queer BIPOC Affinity Group, Rethinking Whiteness, Rock Climbing Club, Skate Club, Spikeball club, Spirit Club, Sports Analysis Club, Stress Management Through Art Club, Surf Club, Surfrider Club, The 1600 (Student Newspaper), The Leek (Satirical School Newspaper), Women in STEM, Women in STEM Club, Women of Color (WOC) Club, Yearbook Club, Young Brothers (for men of color)

School Notes

A forward-looking school, Marin Academy students develop the tools, as well as the critical and creative thinking necessary to chart their course and make an impact in the world. Marin Academy is not only a school on the cutting edge of what's best in education: it is a highly engaging and joyful place to learn. The MA formula for a joyful high school experience blends intellectualism, creativity, and compassion in a learning community that encourages many voices. MA students are empowered to reflect on problems from multiple perspectives, to analyze, and apply their knowledge until solutions are in view.
There is not one type of "MA kid" - and that's by design. MA students are intellectuals, activists, artists, athletes, and leaders - often at the same time. MA is comprised of students from a wide array of lived experiences, skills, and passions who reflect the multifaceted fabric of the Bay Area. As diverse as they are, our students have one big thing in common: they are serious about learning, leaders inside and outside of the classroom, and are already on a path towards compassionate and responsible citizenship. MA graduates stand out as passionate students who genuinely enjoy the process of learning and sharing what they know to make an impact beyond themselves.
445 students in grades 9-12
All gender
Students come from over 90 middle schools and over 50 different zip codes around the Bay Area
Student to faculty ratio is 8:1; the average class size is 15
MA follows a six-day rotating block schedule of 75-minute classes
The curriculum offers 135 different course titles
Students of color comprise about 35% of the student body
Nearly a quarter of students receive tuition assistance, nearly $4.5 million

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Marin Academy cost?

Marin Academy's tuition is approximately $58,730 for private students.

What schools are Marin Academy often compared to?

Marin Academy is often viewed alongside schools like The Branson School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Marin Academy offer?

Marin Academy offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cycling, Dance, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Water Polo. Marin Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.

What is Marin Academy's ranking?

Marin Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Marin Academy?

The application deadline for Marin Academy is Jan. 9.

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