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Marin Waldorf School
Elementary School
755 Idylberry Road, San Rafael, CA 94903
About Marin Waldorf School
Marin Waldorf School is an private elementary school in San Rafael, CA 94903. The school serves approximately 128 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5/10, placing it in the 99.3th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (9.6/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $127,464, where 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 15 public schools in San Rafael, Marin Waldorf School rates higher overall (5.5 vs 4.8 average).
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BetaHow Marin Waldorf School compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in San Rafael, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Marin Waldorf School (this school) | 5.5 |
| Marin County Juvenile Court | 5.5 |
| Miller Creek Middle | 5.2 |
| Lucas Valley Elementary | 4.6 |
| Marin County Special Education | 4.0 |
| Marin's Community | 2.1 |
| Mary E. Silveira Elementary | 3.6 |
| Vallecito Elementary | 5.4 |
| Venetia Valley K-8 | 3.8 |
| Sun Valley Elementary | 6.7 |
| Coleman Elementary | 4.3 |
| James B. Davidson Middle | 6.2 |
| Laurel Dell Elementary | 5.5 |
| San Pedro Elementary | 4.5 |
| Glenwood Elementary | 6.4 |
| Bahia Vista Elementary | 4.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
755 Idylberry Road, San Rafael, CA 94903
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MARIN WALDORF SCHOOL San Rafael | 0.0 mi | 5.5 |
| Marin County Juvenile Court San Rafael | 0.5 mi | 5.5 |
| Miller Creek Middle San Rafael | 0.6 mi | 5.2 |
| ICE CREAM & SHOE PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN INC. San Rafael | 0.8 mi | 5.5 |
| BOOST of Cypress School San Rafael | 0.8 mi | 5.5 |
| Montessori de Terra Linda San Rafael | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Phoenix Academy San Rafael | 1.0 mi | 5.5 |
| Marin County Special Education San Rafael | 1.0 mi | 4.0 |
| Marin's Community San Rafael | 1.0 mi | 2.1 |
| Lucas Valley Elementary San Rafael | 0.9 mi | 4.6 |
| Saint Isabella School San Rafael | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Mary E. Silveira Elementary San Rafael | 1.0 mi | 3.6 |
| FUSION ACADEMY MARIN San Rafael | 1.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Fusion Academy Marin San Rafael | 1.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Mark Day School San Rafael | 1.4 mi | 5.5 |
| MARK DAY SCHOOL San Rafael | 1.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Vallecito Elementary San Rafael | 1.5 mi | 5.4 |
| STAR ACADEMY San Rafael | 1.3 mi | 5.5 |
| GATE Academy San Rafael | 1.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Winston Preparatory School San Rafael | 1.4 mi | 5.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94903 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$127,464
Median Home Value
$1,149,400
Median Rent
$3,026/mo
Population
31,135
College Educated
55.1%
Homeownership
65.5%
Avg Commute
28 min
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Median Age
48.7
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ALL GOD'S CHILDREN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Discovery Bay, CA | 5.5 |
| ARMENIAN SISTERS' ACADEMY Montrose, CA | 5.5 |
| All God's Children Christian School Discovery Bay, CA | 5.5 |
| Armenian Sisters' Academy of Los Angeles Montrose, CA | 5.5 |
| BETH HILLEL DAY SCHOOL Valley Village, CA | 5.5 |
| BETH HILLEL DAY SCHOOL Valley Village, CA | 5.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Marin Waldorf School
What grades does Marin Waldorf School serve?
Marin Waldorf School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Marin Waldorf School?
Marin Waldorf School has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marin Waldorf School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marin Waldorf School is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Marin Waldorf School rank in CA?
Marin Waldorf School is ranked #23 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Marin Waldorf School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marin Waldorf School has a composite rating of 5.5 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Marin Waldorf School a private school?
Yes, Marin Waldorf School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 128
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Marin
- Phone
- (415) 479-8190
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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