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#737 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 23% of private schools

Mark Day School

Elementary School

39 Trellis Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903

Private
383
Students
9.6:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
Top 23%
in CA

About Mark Day School

Mark Day School is an private elementary school in San Rafael, CA 94903. The school serves approximately 383 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5/10, placing it in the 76.8th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), 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, Mark Day School rates higher overall (5.5 vs 4.8 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Mark Day School compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in San Rafael, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
This School
vs
20.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
383
This School
vs
429
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.5
This School
vs
4.8
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Mark Day School (this school) 5.5
Vallecito Elementary 5.4
Marin County Special Education 4.0
Marin's Community 2.1
Sun Valley Elementary 6.7
Marin County Juvenile Court 5.5
Miller Creek Middle 5.2
Venetia Valley K-8 3.8
Lucas Valley Elementary 4.6
Mary E. Silveira Elementary 3.6
Coleman Elementary 4.3
James B. Davidson Middle 6.2
Laurel Dell Elementary 5.5
San Pedro Elementary 4.5
Bahia Vista Elementary 4.8
Glenwood Elementary 6.4

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What 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.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B 6.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.6:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 383
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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

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

39 Trellis Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi
School Distance Rating
MARK DAY SCHOOL San Rafael 0.0 mi 5.5
Saint Isabella School San Rafael 0.2 mi 5.5
Vallecito Elementary San Rafael 0.2 mi 5.4
Terra Linda High San Rafael 0.5 mi 7.6
Montessori de Terra Linda San Rafael 0.5 mi 5.5
Phoenix Academy San Rafael 0.5 mi 5.5
Marin County Special Education San Rafael 0.5 mi 4.0
Marin's Community San Rafael 0.5 mi 2.1
BOOST of Cypress School San Rafael 1.0 mi 5.5
ICE CREAM & SHOE PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN INC. San Rafael 1.0 mi 5.5
Fusion Academy Marin San Rafael 1.1 mi 5.5
FUSION ACADEMY MARIN San Rafael 1.1 mi 5.5
Hidden Valley Elementary San Anselmo 1.0 mi 8.2
Marin Waldorf School San Rafael 1.4 mi 5.5
STAR ACADEMY San Rafael 1.2 mi 5.5
MARIN WALDORF SCHOOL San Rafael 1.5 mi 5.5
Sun Valley Elementary San Rafael 1.5 mi 6.7
Marin County Juvenile Court San Rafael 1.6 mi 5.5
Miller Creek Middle San Rafael 1.6 mi 5.2
Irene M. Hunt School / Side by Side San Anselmo 1.7 mi 7.8

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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Beachy Avenue Elementary Arleta, CA 5.5
Beryl Heights Elementary Redondo Beach, CA 5.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mark Day School

What grades does Mark Day School serve?

Mark Day School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Mark Day School?

Mark Day School has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Day School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mark Day School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mark Day School rank in CA?

Mark Day School is ranked #737 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Mark Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mark Day 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 Mark Day School a private school?

Yes, Mark Day 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.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
383
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Marin
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details