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#565 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 32% of private schools
Mount Tamalpais School
Elementary School
100 HARVARD AVE, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Enrollment
250
Student-Teacher
6.6:1
Score
6.9
Grades
T1 – 8th
Enrollment
250
Student-Teacher
6.6:1
Score
6.9
Grades
T1 – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#565 of 1,787
In Mill Valley
#3 of 4
public schools
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Mount Tamalpais School
Elementary School in Mill Valley · grades T1 – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Mount Tamalpais School
Mount Tamalpais School is a private elementary school in Mill Valley, CA. Mount Tamalpais School serves approximately 250 students, and covers grades T1-8th, and has a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Mount Tamalpais School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #565 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 6.9 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 6.6:1 students to teachers, Mount Tamalpais School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Mount Tamalpais 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.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Mount Tamalpais School compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Mill Valley, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mount Tamalpais School (this school) | 6.9 |
| Tamalpais High | 7.9 |
| Mill Valley Middle | 8.7 |
| Park Elementary | 8.9 |
| Tamalpais Valley Elementary | 9.2 |
| Edna Maguire Elementary | 7.9 |
| Old Mill Elementary | 9.2 |
| Strawberry Point Elementary | 9.1 |
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
100 HARVARD AVE, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mount Tamalpais School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Tamalpais Valley Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Old Mill Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Strawberry Point Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Mill Valley, see our Mill Valley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Tamalpais School Mill Valley | 0.0 mi | — |
| Tamalpais High Mill Valley | 0.3 mi | 7.9 |
| Terra Marin School Mill Valley | 0.5 mi | — |
| Mill Valley Middle Mill Valley | 0.6 mi | 8.7 |
| MARIN HORIZON SCHOOL Mill Valley | 0.8 mi | 7.5 |
| Marin Horizon School Mill Valley | 0.8 mi | — |
| Park Elementary Mill Valley | 1.0 mi | 8.9 |
| Tamalpais Valley Elementary Mill Valley | 1.1 mi | 9.2 |
| THE HELIX SCHOOL Mill Valley | 1.1 mi | — |
| Edna Maguire Elementary Mill Valley | 1.4 mi | 7.9 |
| TERRA MARIN SCHOOL Mill Valley | 1.4 mi | 7.9 |
| North Bridge Academy Mill Valley | 1.4 mi | — |
| NORTH BRIDGE ACADEMY Mill Valley | 1.4 mi | 6.0 |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy Sausalito | 1.6 mi | 6.7 |
| Old Mill Elementary Mill Valley | 1.6 mi | 9.2 |
| Strawberry Point Elementary Mill Valley | 1.7 mi | 9.1 |
| THE NEW VILLAGE SCHOOL Sausalito | 2.0 mi | 6.0 |
| The New Village School Sausalito | 2.0 mi | — |
| Lycee Francais de San Francisco (Sausalito) Sausalito | 2.1 mi | — |
| MARIN PRIMARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL Larkspur | 2.8 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94941 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$210,217
Median Home Value
$1,990,100
Median Rent
$2,949/mo
Population
32,349
College Educated
76.9%
Homeownership
66.6%
Avg Commute
27.5 min
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Median Age
45.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mount Tamalpais School
What grades does Mount Tamalpais School serve?
Mount Tamalpais School serves students in grades T1 through 8th.
How many students attend Mount Tamalpais School?
Mount Tamalpais School has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Tamalpais School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Tamalpais School is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mount Tamalpais School rank in CA?
Mount Tamalpais School ranks #565 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Mount Tamalpais School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Tamalpais School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mount Tamalpais School a private school?
Yes, Mount Tamalpais 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 Mount Tamalpais School a religious school?
No, Mount Tamalpais School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- T1 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 250
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marin County
- Phone
- (415) 254-8304
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