For the 2025 school year, there are 16 private high schools serving 3,497 students in Marin County, CA.
The top ranked private high schools in Marin County, CA include Marin Catholic High School, San Domenico School, and Marin Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 80%.
18% of private high schools in Marin County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Assembly of God).
Top Ranked Marin County 草榴社区 High Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Marin Christian Academy![Marin Christian Academy Photo - Kindergarten celebrating Thanksgiving Marin Christian Academy Photo - Kindergarten celebrating Thanksgiving]()
![Marin Christian Academy Photo - Kindergarten celebrating Thanksgiving Marin Christian Academy Photo - Kindergarten celebrating Thanksgiving](https://images3.privateschoolreview.com/photo/1000/1775/Marin-Christian-Academy-4b4aauv4ofokcgk880o4ko8go-160x160c.jpg)
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
1370 S Novato Blvd
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 892-5713
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 892-5713
Grades: NS-12
| 268 students
1500 Butterfield Road
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 258-1900
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 258-1900
Grades: K-12
| 672 students
Fusion Academy Marin![Fusion Academy Marin Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more. Fusion Academy Marin Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]()
![Fusion Academy Marin Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more. Fusion Academy Marin Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/47000/47770/Fusion-Academy-Marin-dlrzlzp5azkkskc80ocww44o0-160x160c.jpg)
Alternative School
1600 Los Gamos Drive Lobby D, Suite 380
San Rafael, CA 94903
(877) 673-8893
San Rafael, CA 94903
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Lycee Francais De San Francisco![Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo - Respect, one of the LFSF values, is essential to building a trusting and healthy learning environment. At LFSF, we emphasize the importance of inclusion through respect for others as well as self-respect. Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo - Respect, one of the LFSF values, is essential to building a trusting and healthy learning environment. At LFSF, we emphasize the importance of inclusion through respect for others as well as self-respect.]()
![Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo - Respect, one of the LFSF values, is essential to building a trusting and healthy learning environment. At LFSF, we emphasize the importance of inclusion through respect for others as well as self-respect. Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo - Respect, one of the LFSF values, is essential to building a trusting and healthy learning environment. At LFSF, we emphasize the importance of inclusion through respect for others as well as self-respect.](https://images3.privateschoolreview.com/photo/2000/2786/Lycee-Francais-De-San-Francisco-8mrdn8waxboc84o80444cgw4o-160x160c.jpg)
Special Program Emphasis
610 Coloma Street
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 661-5232
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 661-5232
Grades: NS-12
| 170 students
Headlands Preparatory School![Headlands Preparatory School Photo Headlands Preparatory School Photo]()
![Headlands Preparatory School Photo Headlands Preparatory School Photo](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/55000/55293/Headlands-Preparatory-School-9q46az45k8cosgogo0g88ogks-160x160c.jpg)
Alternative School
1050 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 944-2254
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 944-2254
Grades: 6-12
| 55 students
675 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Greenbrae, CA 94904
(415) 464-3860
Greenbrae, CA 94904
(415) 464-3860
Grades: 9-12
| 768 students
SoloQuest School and Learning Center![SoloQuest School and Learning Center Photo - Successful and Happy! SoloQuest School and Learning Center Photo - Successful and Happy!]()
![SoloQuest School and Learning Center Photo - Successful and Happy! SoloQuest School and Learning Center Photo - Successful and Happy!](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/3000/3816/SoloQuest-School-and-Learning-Center-48q15ugmy9kwgcg4okg4s4soo-160x160c.jpg)
Alternative School
45 San Clemente Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 927-1449
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 927-1449
Grades: 6-12
| 232 students
The Helix School
Special Education School
161 Mitchell Blvd
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 569-5056
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 569-5056
Grades: K-11
| 51 students
Irine M Hunt School Of Marin
Special Education School
300 Sunny Hills Dr
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 457-3135
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 457-3135
Grades: K-12
| 45 students
Lindamood-bell Learning Processes San Rafael
Alternative School
406 Higuera St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-5765
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-5765
Grades: K-12
| 193 students
North Bay Christian Academy![North Bay Christian Academy Photo North Bay Christian Academy Photo]()
![North Bay Christian Academy Photo North Bay Christian Academy Photo](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/3000/3166/North-Bay-Christian-Academy-9kjnelywufk84gggw4gog8g8c-160x160c.jpg)
(Christian)
6965 Redwood Blvd
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 892-8921
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 892-8921
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Oak Hill School
Special Education School
300 Sunny Hills Dr Bldg 6
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 457-7601
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 457-7601
Grades: 2-12
| 44 students
Star Academy
Special Education School
4470 Redwood Hwy Ste 101
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 456-8727
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 456-8727
Grades: 3-12
| 80 students
Winston Preparatory School- Marin County Campus![Winston Preparatory School- Marin County Campus Photo - Winston Prep Marin County Campus Winston Preparatory School- Marin County Campus Photo - Winston Prep Marin County Campus]()
![Winston Preparatory School- Marin County Campus Photo - Winston Prep Marin County Campus Winston Preparatory School- Marin County Campus Photo - Winston Prep Marin County Campus](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/53000/53779/Winston-Preparatory-School-Marin-County-Campus-4wo7il8i0lq80g440ckc4o04g-160x160c.jpg)
Special Education School
1 Saint Vincents Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 993-5533
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 993-5533
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Marin County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
150 N. San Pedro Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 339-9336
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 339-9336
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Sparrow Creek School (Closed)
Montessori School
304 Caledonia St
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 324-7000
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 324-7000
Grades: PK-K
| 23 students
Caulbridge School (Closed 2024)
Special Program Emphasis
1 St Vincent Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 481-1243
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 481-1243
Grades: PK-8
| 192 students
Real School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
102 Eye St
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 383-7573
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 383-7573
Grades: 7-8
| 4 students
70 Lomita Dr
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 381-8183
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 381-8183
Grades: K-8
| 99 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools in Marin County, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in Marin County, CA include Marin Catholic High School, San Domenico School, and Marin Christian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Marin County?
16 private high schools are located in Marin County.
How diverse are private high schools in Marin County?
Marin County private high schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 48%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Marin County?
18% of private high schools in Marin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Assembly of God).
Which private high schools in Marin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Marin County include: Headlands Preparatory School vs. San Domenico School, The Branson School vs. Marin Academy, Marin Academy vs. The Branson School
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