Very Good
#373 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 21% of private schools
Marin Primary & Middle School
Elementary School · Larkspur, CA
A private elementary school in Larkspur, CA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
20 MAGNOLIA AVE, Larkspur, CA 94939
- 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Marin Primary & Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Bike 63Bikeable
- County Safety: Low187/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$182,743
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,104/mo
College educated
76.2%
Homeownership
49.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94939; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronos AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Oac San FranciscoPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 0.1 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Neil Cummins ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| St Patrick SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 262 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Marin Primary & Middle School is listed in Larkspur, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Marin Primary & Middle School
Marin Primary & Middle School is a private elementary school in Larkspur, CA, serving approximately 221 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #373 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marin Primary & Middle School
What grades does Marin Primary & Middle School serve?
Marin Primary & Middle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Marin Primary & Middle School?
Marin Primary & Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marin Primary & Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marin Primary & Middle School is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Marin Primary & Middle School rank in CA?
Marin Primary & Middle School ranks #373 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Marin Primary & Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marin Primary & Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Marin Primary & Middle School a private school?
Yes, Marin Primary & Middle 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 Marin Primary & Middle School a religious school?
No, Marin Primary & Middle School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 221
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marin County
- Phone
- (415) 413-9040
- Area population (ZIP 94939)
- 7,372
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94939; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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