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#696 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 39% of private schools

Mark Day School

Elementary School · San Rafael, CA

A private elementary school in San Rafael, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

39 TRELLIS DR, San Rafael, CA 94903

  • 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

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+7.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.4 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,162
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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Diversity Index55%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment392
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Mark Day School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,042/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Rafael), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$127,464

Median home value

$1,149,400

Median rent

$3,026/mo

College educated

55.1%

Homeownership

65.5%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94903; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White62.8%
Two or More20.9%
Asian8.9%
Hispanic5.4%
Black2.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mark Day SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.0 mi383Compare →
Saint Isabella SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.2 mi246Compare →
Vallecito ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4K–50.2 mi412Compare →
Marin County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified4.1K–120.5 mi225Compare →

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.

Mark Day School is listed in San Rafael, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Mark Day School

Mark Day School is a private elementary school in San Rafael, CA, serving approximately 392 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #696 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

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 392 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 ranks #696 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Mark Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mark Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Mark Day School a private school?

Yes, Mark Day 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 Mark Day School a religious school?

No, Mark Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
392
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
166 days
Setting
Small City
County
Marin County
Area population (ZIP 94903)
31,135
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
48.7
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 94903; 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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