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The Branson School

High School

39 Fernhill Avenue, Ross, CA 94957

Private

Enrollment

395

Student-Teacher

7.8:1

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2024-25

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The Branson School

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High School in Ross · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About The Branson School

The Branson School is a private high school in Ross, CA. The Branson School serves approximately 395 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.

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What Parents Should Know

At 7.8:1 students to teachers, The Branson School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

The Branson 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

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How The Branson School compares to the 1 public school in Ross, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.8:1
This School
vs
13.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
395
This School
vs
353
Public Avg

All Schools in Ross

School Rating
The Branson School (this school)
Ross Elementary 9.2

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

School Profile

Limited Data
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
395 students
Type
Private
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.8:1
Address
39 Fernhill Avenue, Ross, CA 94957
Phone
(415) 454-3612
Data Year
SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?

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Location

39 Fernhill Avenue, Ross, CA 94957

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering The Branson School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Terra Linda High (rated 7.7/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby San Rafael). Another option is Archie Williams High (rated 7.3/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby San Anselmo). Additionally, THE BRANSON SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 0.1 miles away). For more schools in Ross, see our Ross schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi
School Distance Rating
THE BRANSON SCHOOL Ross 0.1 mi 7.0
St. Anselm School San Anselmo 0.5 mi
Wade Thomas Elementary San Anselmo 0.5 mi 8.2
Ross Elementary Ross 0.5 mi 9.2
CHRONOS ACADEMY San Anselmo 1.1 mi
SAN ANSELMO MONTESSORI SCHOOL San Anselmo 1.2 mi
OAK HILL SCHOOL San Anselmo 1.3 mi 6.2
IRINE M HUNT SCHOOL OF MARIN San Anselmo 1.3 mi 6.2
Irene M. Hunt School / Side by Side San Anselmo 1.3 mi
Archie Williams High San Anselmo 1.4 mi 7.3
Adaline E. Kent Middle Kentfield 1.3 mi 8.1
Sun Valley Elementary San Rafael 1.7 mi 8.2
Brookside Elementary San Anselmo 1.9 mi 7.5
Anthony G. Bacich Elementary Kentfield 1.7 mi 8.3
MARIN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Kentfield 1.9 mi 5.3
MARIN ACADEMY San Rafael 1.9 mi 6.7
Ross Valley Charter Fairfax 2.2 mi 5.9
LINDAMOOD-BELL LEARNING PROCESSES SAN RAFAEL San Rafael 2.0 mi
Terra Linda High San Rafael 2.6 mi 7.7
ST RAPHAEL SCHOOL San Rafael 2.2 mi 6.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94957 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$250,001

Median Home Value

$2,000,001

Median Rent

$3,482/mo

Population

2,151

College Educated

82.4%

Homeownership

83.4%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Median Age

41.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about The Branson School

What grades does The Branson School serve?

The Branson School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend The Branson School?

The Branson School has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Branson School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Branson School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

Is The Branson School a private school?

Yes, The Branson 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
33 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
28 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
395
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Marin County

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