Very Good
#514 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 29% of private schools
The Branson School
High School · Ross, CA
A private high school in Ross, CA serving grades 9th – 12th.
39 FERNHILL AVE, Ross, CA 94957
- 6.7:1 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.
Data not available
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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 The Branson School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,804/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ross), 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
$250,001
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,482/mo
College educated
82.4%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94957; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Branson SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Irene M. Hunt School / Side by SidePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Irine M Hunt School of MarinPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Oak Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | 2–12 | 1.2 mi | 49 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
The Branson School is listed in Ross, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Branson School
The Branson School is a private high school in Ross, CA, serving approximately 320 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #514 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
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 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Branson School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Branson School is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Branson School rank in CA?
The Branson School ranks #514 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is The Branson School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Branson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Branson School a private school?
Yes, The Branson 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 The Branson School a religious school?
No, The Branson School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 320
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marin County
- Phone
- (415) 454-3612
- Area population (ZIP 94957)
- 2,151
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 94957; 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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