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#958 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Headlands Preparatory School
High School
1050 BRIDGEWAY, Sausalito, CA 94965
Enrollment
75
Student-Teacher
3.8:1
Score
6.2
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
75
Student-Teacher
3.8:1
Score
6.2
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#958 of 1,787
In Sausalito
#1 of 2
public schools
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Headlands Preparatory School
High School in Sausalito · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Headlands Preparatory School
Headlands Preparatory School is a private high school in Sausalito, CA. Headlands Preparatory School serves approximately 75 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 3.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Headlands Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #958 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 6.2 · Average
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 75 students, Headlands Preparatory School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 3.8:1 students to teachers, Headlands Preparatory School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Headlands Preparatory School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
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Student Demographics
All Schools in Sausalito
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Headlands Preparatory School (this school) | 6.2 |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy | 6.7 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1050 BRIDGEWAY, Sausalito, CA 94965
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Headlands Preparatory School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Tamalpais Valley Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Mill Valley), which scores notably higher. Another option is Strawberry Point Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Mill Valley), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Del Mar Middle (rated 8.7/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Tiburon), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Sausalito, see our Sausalito schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Headlands Preparatory School Sausalito | 0.0 mi | — |
| Lycee Francais de San Francisco (Sausalito) Sausalito | 1.4 mi | — |
| The New Village School Sausalito | 1.4 mi | — |
| THE NEW VILLAGE SCHOOL Sausalito | 1.4 mi | 6.0 |
| Reed Elementary Tiburon | 1.9 mi | 8.0 |
| ST HILARY SCHOOL Tiburon | 2.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy Sausalito | 1.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Del Mar Middle Tiburon | 2.4 mi | 8.7 |
| Strawberry Point Elementary Mill Valley | 2.8 mi | 9.1 |
| Bel Aire Elementary Tiburon | 3.2 mi | 7.9 |
| Tamalpais Valley Elementary Mill Valley | 2.7 mi | 9.2 |
| Tamalpais High Mill Valley | 3.4 mi | 7.9 |
| Mount Tamalpais School Mill Valley | 3.4 mi | — |
| MOUNT TAMALPAIS SCHOOL Mill Valley | 3.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Mill Valley Middle Mill Valley | 3.6 mi | 8.7 |
| MARIN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Corte Madera | 4.2 mi | 6.2 |
| Terra Marin School Mill Valley | 3.4 mi | — |
| Marin Country Day School Corte Madera | 4.2 mi | — |
| THE HELIX SCHOOL Mill Valley | 3.9 mi | — |
| MARIN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Corte Madera | 4.3 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94965 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$140,417
Median Home Value
$1,492,600
Median Rent
$2,952/mo
Population
12,160
College Educated
65%
Homeownership
56.4%
Avg Commute
29.7 min
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Median Age
51.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Headlands Preparatory School
What grades does Headlands Preparatory School serve?
Headlands Preparatory School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Headlands Preparatory School?
Headlands Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 75 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Headlands Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Headlands Preparatory School is 3.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Headlands Preparatory School rank in CA?
Headlands Preparatory School ranks #958 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Headlands Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Headlands Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Headlands Preparatory School a private school?
Yes, Headlands Preparatory School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Headlands Preparatory School a religious school?
No, Headlands Preparatory School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 75
- Gender Split
- 68% M / 32% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marin County
- Phone
- (415) 944-2254
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