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#701 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 39% of private schools
San Domenico School
School
1500 BUTTERFIELD RD, San Anselmo, CA 94960
Enrollment
690
Student-Teacher
8.8:1
Score
6.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
690
Student-Teacher
8.8:1
Score
6.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#701 of 1,787
In San Anselmo
#1 of 3
public schools
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About San Domenico School
San Domenico School is a private school in San Anselmo, CA. San Domenico School serves approximately 690 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. San Domenico School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #701 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 6.6 · Average
- CA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 8.8:1 students to teachers, San Domenico School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
San Domenico 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 San Domenico School compares to the 4 public schools in San Anselmo, CA
Student Demographics
All Schools in San Anselmo
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| San Domenico School (this school) | 6.6 |
| Hidden Valley Elementary | 9.1 |
| Brookside Elementary | 7.5 |
| Archie Williams High | 7.3 |
| Wade Thomas Elementary | 8.2 |
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
1500 BUTTERFIELD RD, San Anselmo, CA 94960
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering San Domenico School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Hidden Valley Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is White Hill Middle (rated 8.0/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Fairfax), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Terra Linda High (rated 7.7/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby San Rafael), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Anselmo, see our San Anselmo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| San Domenico High School San Anselmo | 0.3 mi | — |
| Lucas Valley Elementary San Rafael | 1.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Hidden Valley Elementary San Anselmo | 1.2 mi | 9.1 |
| ICE CREAM & SHOE PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN INC. San Rafael | 1.1 mi | — |
| Manor Elementary Fairfax | 1.5 mi | 6.9 |
| White Hill Middle Fairfax | 1.4 mi | 8.0 |
| Marin County Juvenile Court San Rafael | 1.4 mi | — |
| Ross Valley Charter Fairfax | 2.0 mi | 5.9 |
| Brookside Elementary San Anselmo | 2.0 mi | 7.5 |
| Montessori de Terra Linda San Rafael | 1.7 mi | — |
| Marin Waldorf School San Rafael | 1.8 mi | — |
| MARIN WALDORF SCHOOL San Rafael | 1.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Saint Isabella School San Rafael | 1.9 mi | — |
| MARK DAY SCHOOL San Rafael | 2.0 mi | 6.6 |
| Mark Day School San Rafael | 2.0 mi | — |
| Archie Williams High San Anselmo | 2.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Phoenix Academy San Rafael | 2.1 mi | — |
| Marin County Special Education San Rafael | 2.1 mi | 4.1 |
| Marin's Community San Rafael | 2.1 mi | 4.4 |
| Terra Linda High San Rafael | 2.3 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94960 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$172,332
Median Home Value
$1,589,200
Median Rent
$2,838/mo
Population
15,891
College Educated
72.7%
Homeownership
70.4%
Avg Commute
30.9 min
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Median Age
46.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about San Domenico School
What grades does San Domenico School serve?
San Domenico School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend San Domenico School?
San Domenico School has an enrollment of approximately 690 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Domenico School?
The student-teacher ratio at San Domenico School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does San Domenico School rank in CA?
San Domenico School ranks #701 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is San Domenico School's MySchoolScout rating?
San Domenico 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 San Domenico School a private school?
Yes, San Domenico 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 San Domenico School a religious school?
No, San Domenico School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 690
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marin County
- Phone
- (415) 258-1990
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