Very Good
#111 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 6% of private schools
Terra Marin School
Elementary School · Mill Valley, CA
A private elementary school in Mill Valley, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
70 LOMITA DR, Mill Valley, CA 94941
- 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Terra Marin School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 81Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,120/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$210,217
Median home value
$1,990,100
Median rent
$2,949/mo
College educated
76.9%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94941; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edna Maguire ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| North Bridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–8 | 1.3 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Strawberry Point ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 241 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Terra Marin School is listed in Mill Valley, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Terra Marin School
Terra Marin School is a private elementary school in Mill Valley, CA, serving approximately 112 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #111 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Terra Marin School
What grades does Terra Marin School serve?
Terra Marin School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Terra Marin School?
Terra Marin School has an enrollment of approximately 112 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terra Marin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Terra Marin School is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Terra Marin School rank in CA?
Terra Marin School ranks #111 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Terra Marin School's MySchoolScout rating?
Terra Marin School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Terra Marin School a private school?
Yes, Terra Marin 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 Terra Marin School a religious school?
No, Terra Marin School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 112
- Gender Split
- 61% M / 39% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marin County
- Phone
- (415) 906-2220
- Area population (ZIP 94941)
- 32,349
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
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 94941; 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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