Private School Guide 2018

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MARK DAY SCHOOL AN INDEPENDENT K-8 SCHOOL IN MARIN

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a warm welcome Now that it’s September, as the air cools and kids head back to school, it’s a good time to think ahead about your child’s education. Is a private school the right fit?

If so, now is when to consider it for the next academic year. In our ninth annual Bay Area Private School Guide, we present resources and information to help you pick the ideal educational setting. You’ll find features on activism in school, innovative health and wellness programs, and how to pick the right school, plus a list with particulars on more than 160 private schools in San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma and Napa counties and the East Bay. It’s a comprehensive guide designed to provide the tools you need to evaluate options for the 2019–2020 school year.

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TODAY’S SCHOOLS ARE DEVELOPING PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS. BY KIRSTEN JONES NEFF

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complex social landscape, exacerbated by and youth counselor Michael Pritchard about bullying new technology, increasingly competitive and related issues. academic and college admissions require“We are thinking about resiliency, about what ments, school shootings, a prescription makes us strong, and we want our students to know drug epidemic and the ever-present specter of climate from the start that people care and that they have rechange — while teenagers have always had a lot on their sources here,” says Valdez. “The research is clear that plates, today’s kids face an onslaught of challenges. having a vocabulary and familiarity with resources According to 2015 National Institutes of Health is a resiliency characteristic.” Complementing the statistics, an estimated 30 percent of teen girls and 20 Freshman Advisory Program is Marin Catholic’s existpercent of teen boys reported dealing with anxiety; it’s ing Kairos program, a four-day retreat offering seniors no wonder “resilience” is on educators’ minds. With a reflective interlude before graduation. mental health crises in the spotlight nationwide, sevA few miles north at Marin Academy in San Rafael, eral Marin County schools are getting innovative about another program for graduating seniors is evolvpromoting health and wellness. Their big-picture, “pro- ing as the world around these students evolves. The active, pro-social” approach includes counseling and 37-year-old Wilderness Vision Quest outing — regionschool programs to equip kids with ally the first of its kind, now emuthe language, tools and insights for lated by schools statewide — gives “An estimated handling the stressors of high school, kids a chance to “disconnect, chal30 percent of college and adult life. lenge themselves and reflect, markAt Marin Catholic High School ing the passage from childhood to teen girls and 20 in Kentfield, the class of 2022 will adulthood,” says Doreen Clark, who percent of teen be the first to enter a new Freshman led the nature outing for 11 years. boys reported Advisory Program. “We want our But over the years, Marin Academy students to work with an adviser in a has adapted the program to incorpodealing with smaller, look-each-other-in-the-eye rate modern awareness of the health anxiety.” group from the get-go,” says princiand wellness needs of today’s teens pal Chris Valdez. “We want students heading off to college. For instance, thinking about themselves as a whole person. In the the physical challenge of fasting, traditionally a part of context of Catholic education, this falls under our the program, may not be suitable for all young people, Virtues Program, in which the fundamental questions so now there’s an emphasis on understanding one’s are ‘What is the best way to live?’ and ‘What is the best relationship with food, nourishment and self-care. way to live with others?’” Incoming freshmen will join A weeklong “technology fast” is part of the program: an intimate group with an adviser and 11 to 12 other it equips students mentally for the retreat and helps students. They will be trained in healthy discourse and them examine their relationship with their phones. meet regularly about organizational and interperson“Most of our leaders are faculty members, which al issues. They’ll do exercises to develop both practical only enriches the experience, as they have known this “hard skills,” like planning and time management, and student for years and understand where they are as social and emotional skills. Conversations will empha- they prepare to graduate,” says Clark. Over the years size four virtues and related character traits: prudence she has seen Vision Quest bring about extraordinary (sound judgment), justice (integrity, fairness), fortitude changes in young people, including her own then-17(self-confidence, inner strength) and temperance (self- year-old son. “It was transformative for him. He came control). In this pilot year, about three times a month back a different person, the way he carried himself in the group will meet or participate in a larger school- the world was different — the self-awareness, and his wide program — for example, a talk led by comedian self-confidence to be his own person.” m

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SCHOOLS, PROGRAMS AND CLUBS WHERE IT’S OK FOR STUDENTS TO ACT UP.

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arin Academy high school senior Adam Friedman has been very busy. As a gun violence prevention activist, he found himself speaking out publicly about gun reform on behalf of his generation in response to the Las Vegas and Parkland shootings. He participated in media events and youth consortiums about gun violence and, in March and April, he organized his classmates to join the national school walkouts in support of Parkland students and the gun control movement and helped coordinate a voter registration drive in conjunction with the walkouts.

Around the same time, 13-year-old Marin Country Day student Benje Choucroun applied to be a TIME for Kids reporter. He was accepted into that Time Inc. program and invited to a White House briefing where, cameras and mics pointed at him from every direction, he asked Press

“His well-phrased question and heartfelt delivery made Sanders choke up and suddenly the whole world was replaying the video of the Corte Madera eighthgrader’s pointed inquiry.”

Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders what the Trump administration planned to do to address school shootings.

His well-phrased question and heartfelt delivery made Sanders choke up and suddenly the whole world was replaying the video of the Corte Madera eighth-grader’s pointed inquiry.

“There is no doubt that the gun control issue is something that resonates with our students,” says Ashton Richards, a history teacher at The Branson School. “They have been awoken.” Branson, like many local high schools, has always had a strong commitment to service activities and has a robust club community that includes opportunities for activism on behalf of the environment, animal rights and mental health awareness, among other issues.

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But as Richards points out, Marin schools may also inhabit “a bubble within a bubble” where the pressing need for civic engagement has not always been strong, the path toward activism not always clear. “The kids at Parkland have shown our high school students how not to be paralyzed,” he says.

Here in Marin County and across the nation, not only are students forming clubs and ad-hoc single-issue groups, but school administrators are working to give social studies and government classes new dimension, integrating curricula and programs geared toward civic engagement.

A growing movement called Action Civics, supported by nonprofit organizations such as Generation Citizen, Mikvah Challenge, SoapBox, iCivics, Junior Statesmen, the Constitutional Rights Foundation, and Facing History and Ourselves, aims to help students take what they learn about the workings of democracy beyond the classroom.

“It is great to teach civic engagement by doing civic engagement,” says Michael Gallagher, a retired banking executive and Generation Citizen board member from Corte Madera. “If these students didn’t know they had a voice, they are now learning that they do.” In what are known as “Issue to Action” classes, Gallagher has seen students choose a concern such as homelessness, bullying or gun reform, research possible solutions, and identify people in government and the community at large who have the power to make change. Then, with the help of a trained mentor called a “Democracy Coach,” they get to work, organizing, speaking publicly and lobbying. “It can be hard, and the students don’t always get the exact result they want, but if it goes well it can become a lifelong addiction,” Gallagher says.

According to Adam Kubrey, an AP government teacher now at Oakland Charter High School who has been involved with Mikvah Challenge in Chicago and Generation Citizen here in the Bay Area for over a decade, the adoption of Common Core state standards has played a role in encouraging schools, both public and private, from inner cities to wealthy suburbs, to expand civics programs.

“These classes used to involve a lot of memorization, a lot of dates and names, teaching for the tests,” Kubrey says.

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A Big Decision

THERE ARE MANY TYPES OF SCHOOLS. UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCES IS THE KEY TO CHOOSING THE RIGHT EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR CHILD. BY CARRIE KIRBY

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hen you’re selecting a private school, it helps to narrow the field by deciding what kind of school you want your child to attend. The following categories are not mutually exclusive; some schools may fit into two or more, such as St. Helena Montessori, a Montessori school that includes Catholic teachings. Even so, knowing how the main types of schools are defined will help you advance your search.

Independent Schools These schools are governed by their own board. Some are secular, while others have a religious mission but are not part of or dependent on a specific church or temple. Independent schools in Marin County include Corte Madera’s Marin Country Day School, Mill Valley’s Marin Horizon School and San Rafael’s Marin Academy.

Catholic Schools Although there are schools affiliated with most every religion, the Catholic school system is such a major institution — enrolling 38 percent of all private school students nationwide, according to the National Center for Education Statistics — that it deserves its own category.

A Catholic school may be established and

supported by a parish, a diocese or a private order such as the Jesuits or Franciscans.

Not all families who choose Catholic schools subscribe to the faith; nationwide, 17 percent of their students are non-Catholic, according to the National Catholic Education Association. Catholic schools in Marin include Kentfield’s Marin Catholic High School, Novato’s Our Lady of Loretto School and Tiburon’s Saint Hilary School.

schools in the United States, most of them private. Maria Montessori originally developed her teaching philosophy for preschoolers, and the majority of Montessori schools still focus on early childhood education. But some include elementary and even secondary grade levels. Montessori schools in Marin include Corte Madera’s Marin Montessori School and San Rafael’s Montessori de Terra Linda School.

Non-Catholic Religious Schools If you add up all the other types of religious schools — conservative Christian, Jewish, Lutheran, Seventh Day Adventists, Quaker and others — they enroll about as many students as Catholic schools do, nationwide. NonCatholic religious schools in Marin include San Rafael’s Brandeis Marin (Jewish) and Good Shepherd Lutheran School and Marin Christian Academy, both in Novato.

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Montessori Schools This approach to education has been around for more than a century, but it’s enjoyed a surge in popularity in recent decades as parents increasingly embrace Montessori’s focus on the whole child, with independent activities and materials that appeal to kids’ senses. The North American Montessori Teachers Association estimates there are about 4,500 Montessori

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other private school models, with only about 150 schools in North America according to Waldorf Answers, this is nonetheless an attractive educational philosophy to many progressive parents. Waldorf is sometimes categorized alongside Montessori since both allow students to move beyond the desks and worksheets of today’s mainstream classroom. However, Waldorf schools in practice are fairly distinct from Montessori. Students in a Waldorf school may spend more time creating things, whether it’s artwork or knitting with wool. Another distinguishing factor: Waldorf schools don’t teach academics until first grade. Waldorf schools in Marin include Mill Valley’s Greenwood School and Fairfax’s WISE Academy, a Waldorf-inspired charter school. For more on what defines Waldorf, see blog.sgws.org/waldorf-vs-montessori. m

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IT’S IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF ACCREDITATION AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHEN YOU’RE SELECTING A SCHOOL.

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BY CARRIE KIRBY AIS, NAIS, NCEA, WASC — a list of private schools can look like a jumble of radio call signs to the uninitiated. What do all these letters mean? Many of them represent the organization that accredited the school — the folks who examined the school to make sure it meets standards. The accreditation process is a lot like peer review for a scientific paper: educators or administrators from outside the school come in to audit how the school functions and suggest ways it could improve. Here’s a look at the most common acronyms used to describe Bay Area private schools, including organizations and the accrediting bodies evaluating schools.

While accreditation is optional for private schools under California law, it’s a good idea for parents to make sure their school of choice has been examined by at least one recognized accrediting organization. Besides assuring parents that the school they’re enrolling their child in meets standards and goals set forth in the organization’s

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guidelines, accreditation also ensures that the academic credits will transfer if your child changes schools. Schools may be accredited by more than one organization.

The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation is required for all public schools in California; many private schools seek WASC accreditation as well. Private schools with WASC accreditation include Fusion Academy Marin, Our Lady of Loretto School, Brandeis Marin, Marin Primary and Middle School, and Marin Academy.

You can view a full list of WASC-accredited schools at directory.acswasc.org. WASC is one of six regional accrediting agencies in the United States, and its accrediting commission is composed of representatives from educational organizations such as the Association of California School Administrators, the California Teachers Association and the California Association of Independent Schools. WASC advocates a studentcentered approach and encourages staff to improve through continuing education.

Formed in 1941 by educators concerned that not all private schools were producing graduates meeting the standards of the University of California, the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) today has 219 member schools, just under half of them in Northern California, and serves as the accrediting organization for independent nonprofit schools in California. CAIS’s accreditation process involves both an in-depth self-study on the part of the school and a school visit by a team of educators to make sure the school is adhering to standards and continually improving. “The standards address all areas of school life, including the following: mission, governance, finance, program, community of the school, administration, development, admissions, personnel, health and safety, facilities, student services, school culture and residential life (where applicable),” the CAIS website says. In Marin County, CAIS-accredited schools include Marin Horizon School, Mount Tamalpais School, Marin Country Day School, Marin Montessori School, Marin Primary and Middle School, San Domenico School, Brandeis Marin, The Marin School, Mark Day School, The Branson School and Cascade Canyon School. CAIS

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is devoted to maintaining “standards without standardization,” noting on its website, “Because each school community is unique, the accreditation process permits the school to use considerable flexibility in its approach to the self-study yet still be linked to sound components of a quality self-assessment.”

The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), formed in 1962, is not an accrediting authority but a membership organization providing services to more than 1,800 independent, private, nonprofit K–12 schools and associations of schools (such as CAIS) in the United States and abroad. Most private independent schools in the Bay Area belong to NAIS. More so than with other kinds of schools, the letters that come after the name of your Montessori school can tell you what philosophy the school likely embraces.

The Association Montessori Internationale/USA (AMI) is the domestic branch of the original organization founded by Maria Montessori; schools that list AMI recognition cleave closely to Montessori’s original methods, and every classroom has a head teacher trained by the organization. In the Bay Area, AMI/USA recognizes Corte Madera’s Marin Montessori School and San Rafael’s Montessori de Terra Linda School.

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Schools accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS), formed in 1960, may have teachers trained by a number of Montessori organizations. These schools have more freedom to supplement Dr. Montessori’s methods with other resources and ideas — although they still must maintain Montessori practices such as self-directed learning based on kids choosing, using and then putting away materials. In the Bay Area, AMS-accredited schools include Brush Creek Montessori School in Santa Rosa and Petaluma’s Spring Hill Montessori.

The Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) is the main organization accrediting Bay Area Catholic schools, including Santa Rosa’s Cardinal Newman, San Anselmo’s St. Anselm School and Larkspur’s St. Patrick School. WCEA’s directors and members include representatives from archdioceses and dioceses all over the western states, and it accredits both elementary and secondary schools to ensure they are performing well on two fronts: faith formation and educational excellence.

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Trinity-Pawling School ARRIVE WITH POTENTIAL. LEAVE WITH PASSION. Active, engaged, and out of their seats—this is how boys at TrinityPawling experience learning. Our distinctive programs bolster the way boys learn best: by doing.

As experts in boys’ education, we understand how to guide our students to become young men of integrity who can rise to the challenges of an everchanging world.

Boarding school is a different kind of school environment that attracts a special kind of student—one who is looking for unique opportunities, is eager to challenge themselves, and wanting more time to discover their

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passion. At Trinity-Pawling, our goal is to unlock the potential for greatness that exists in each boy.

The School is located on 230 acres overlooking the Hudson River Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City. The campus includes turf and grass athletic fields, an all-weather track, tennis courts, squash courts, a hockey rink, a 20,000 square foot field house equipped with PlaySight technology, a contemporary art center with a 400-seat theater, and a state-of-the-art science and technology wing of the academic building.

Trinity-Pawling serves 300 boys in grades 8-12 and offers a postgraduate

program. The School offers over 100 academic courses, 20 AP courses, and competition in 13 New England Founders League sports. Students are guided by teachers who are also their coaches and dorm parents, building effective faculty-student collaboration and providing for 24/7 learning.

This educational experience could make all the difference in your son’s future.

Open Houses: October 8, November 10, 2018 845.855.4825 admissions@trinitypawling.org Pawling, NY trinitypawling.org

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Marin Horizon School WHERE ACADEMICS AND CHARACTER ARE CLASSMATES. Marin Horizon is an independent, co-educational day school located in a safe, residential neighborhood in Mill Valley, just 15 minutes from San Francisco. From toddlers to 8th graders, we place equal importance on academics and integrity, both in our joyful classrooms and as part of our larger community. Our teachers collaborate across departments to present students with complex, challenging curriculum, and a hallmark of our school is its commitment to equity and inclusion in our community. Our dedication to outdoor education sends our students all over the Bay Area and beyond, reinforcing the independence and leadership that is fostered in the classroom.

We invite you to sign up for a tour to view our expansive campus, meet our academic leaders, and watch our students engaged in the classroom. Please contact us today; we look forward to meeting you!

305 Montford Avenue Mill Valley, CA

415.388.8408 marinhorizon.org

Lycée Français de San Francisco FROM AGE 2 THROUGH GRADE 12, IN SAN FRANCISCO AND MARIN Question. Create. Explore. A school for life!

At LFSF, we strive to inspire future generations to make positive and impactful contributions to our world through a multilingual and multicultural education that lasts a lifetime. We provide a unique curriculum that helps our Pk-12 students build confidence and adaptability in an ever-changing world. With their French and US diploma, our graduates carry throughout their lives and wherever they go, the excellence of the education they received and the spirit of openness, curiosity and integrity shaped at LFSF. Parlez-vous français?..Your two-year-old could teach you!

Our Sausalito campus also features “La Petite Ecole”, a parttime program for age 2+ children. Halfway between daycare and preschool, La Petite Ecole class is a bridge that prepares children to enter preschool and become multilingual and multicultural students.

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Terra Marin School SPARKING CURIOSITY AND INTELLECTUAL WONDER Situated in beautiful Marin County, Terra Marin, a small K-8 school, offers a progressive curriculum that is stimulating, contemporary, and innovative. We integrate Language Arts, STEAM, Earth Education, and Specialist classes (Drama, Art, Music, Spanish and Mandarin) through guided discovery and project-based learning.

• Band Scheduling • Earth Education • Social Emotional Learning • Harkness Method • Homeschool Student Auxiliary Program-providing access to our project-based curriculum in Humanities, STEAM & Earth Education Terra Marin School- Striving for the emotional, social and cognitive development of the whole child. Schedule a visit to learn more and meet our dedicated educators.

Tours: Tuesdays 9:30am Mill Valley, CA

4 15.906.2220 terramarin.org

Cascade Canyon School PROGRESSIVE AND INCLUSIVE Cascade Canyon School offers K-8 students • A nurturing environment where students are valued, respected, and challenged • Rigorous academics, visual and performing arts, and multi-disciplinary projects • A curriculum that inspires students to take academic risks and support one another At Cascade Canyon School, multi-age interaction and close student-teacher relationships promote caring, kindness, and empathy throughout our community.

Outdoor education trips and a comprehensive arts and technology program complement Cascade Canyon School’s core academics and keep students active and engaged.

Our confident and articulate graduates are academically and socially equipped to thrive in high school and beyond.

Call for tour dates.

102 Marinda Drive Fairfax, CA

415.459.3464 cascadecanyon.org

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Marin Catholic FAITH. KNOWLEDGE. SERVICE. Marin Catholic’s student body is made up of 760 young men and women. We are committed to small class sizes, which create an intimate learning environment and produce strong teacher-student relationships in a challenging college preparatory curriculum.

Marin Catholic is one of the premier Catholic, college preparatory high schools in California. Consistent with Gospel Values, we are committed to the education of the whole person and instill in our students the confidence that will empower them as informed, compassionate individuals to live a fulfilling life and engage in learning as a lifelong process. Students are drawn from a broad spectrum of social, religious and economic backgrounds.

We don’t just talk about making a difference-our students make the difference. Experience is what sets us apart.

Experience Marin Catholic.

Faith. Knowledge. Service.

It’s more than a mission, it’s a way of life.

675 Sir Francis Drake Blvd Kentfield, CA

415.464.3800 marincatholic.org

German International School SAN FRANCISCO CAMPUS The German International School of Silicon Valley (GISSV) is an independent school with two campuses in the Bay Area. Our San Francisco campus is currently located in the beautiful Presidio and offers a K-7 program (with 8th grade coming the following year). We are accredited by both WASC and the German government, which is reflected in our high academic standards. Our unique dual-language curriculum is true to our mission of educating global citizens along with our experienced international faculty (featuring both native German and English teachers) that are passionate about sharing their appreciation for language acquisition and cultural diversity.

We offer small class sizes, the same homeroom teacher for at least two years and a strong sense of community. The safety of this environment allows for stimulating project based learning that fosters critical and imaginative thinking.

For students with little or no knowledge of either German or English, we offer individualized language learning support.

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The Helix School NURTURING CAPABILITIES The Helix School nurtures the capabilities of children with mild to moderate autism in a highly individualized academic setting so that they may lead a fulfilling, connected and independent life. At The Helix School, children in elementary school through high school receive the consistent support of a relationship-based, integrated education that includes occupational, speech and emotional based therapeutic interventions. Daily student-directed activities, art exploration, and life skills classes enrich and enliven our students and create endless opportunities to relate, connect and find joy.

The Helix School was founded by a parent of a child with autism whose mission it was to create a center of excellence for Bay Area families who want the best educational and therapeutic setting for their child.

145 Lomita Avenue Mill Valley, CA

415.569.5056 thehelixschool.org

Marin Primary & Middle School TREASURING CHILDHOOD Marin Primary & Middle School is an innovative learning environment where students from preschool through eighth grade are empowered to strive and prepared to thrive.

Our school’s structure uniquely combines two full-time classroom teachers who lead core curricular areas, supported by specialist classes that enrich students’ academic and creative learning experience. We offer a low overall student-teacher ratio, with primary and middle school students spending most of their learning time in small groups of 12-15 students. As our long-planned middle school expansion continues, we welcome up to 40 students per grade level and a departmentalized program in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades.

Please visit our website at www.mpms.org or better yet, come visit us to learn more about Marin Primary & Middle School.

20 Magnolia Avenue Larkspur, CA

415.924.2608 mpms.org

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Bentley School BELONG TO A COMMUNITY. BECOME YOUR BEST SELF. Bentley is a distinctive independent K–12 day school founded in 1920 with two beautiful campuses in Oakland (K–8) and Lafayette (9–12).

Exacting academics, caring teachers and peers, and an inclusive community prepare students for lives of purpose and success in and beyond college.

Learn more, join us for Fall 2018 Open House, and arrange a visit at www.bentleyschool.org

Oakland (K-8): 510.843.2512 bentleyschool.org Lafayette (9-12): 925.283.2101 admissions@bentleyschool.org

Saint Patrick School A COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO FAITH AND EXCELLENCE At Saint Patrick School, we believe that our educational environment consists of traditional values and innovative curriculum that cultivates engaged learners and encourages students to work to their full potential, inspiring them to develop an enthusiasm for lifelong learning.

We believe that a Catholic education means living with a respect for God, self and others every day, and that this constant presence-of-mind is a critical component to developing a kind, reflective, and responsible student.

We believe that a partnership with parents helps our teachers motivate our children in developing their unique talents and gifts with confidence which prepares them for success in premier high schools.

To see our students in action and to learn more about our programs, we invite you to take a tour.

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Saint Hilary School COMPASSIONATE, INNOVATIVE, FUTURE-READY Saint Hilary School is a faith-filled community where children receive a strong ethical and academic foundation allowing them to develop their unique personal and intellectual gifts. Saint Hilary’s “whole child” approach prepares students for academic success with an innovative, future-ready curriculum taught in a community that cultivates compassion, empathy, honesty, and faith.

A Future-Ready Saint Hilary includes: • Next Generation Science Standards • Apple Distinguished School since 2013 • Tinkering Lab, Coding, 3D printing, Robotics • Advanced Academic Specialists • Stanford Challenge Success Partner • Service Learning curriculum • Honors placement in high school • NEW Private Bus Service for Marin County students Book a tour today. Contact the Admissions Office at admissions@sainthilaryschool.org or 415-937-5502.

765 Hilary Drive Tiburon, CA

415.435.2224 sainthilaryschool.org

Marin Montessori School TODDLER THROUGH 9TH GRADE We offer an intellectually rich learning environment where children ages 18 months to fifteen years can discover who they are.

We inspire students to ask great questions and seek their own answers. They learn how to think, not what to think.

We encourage intellectual risk-taking. Every attempt at discovery is an opportunity to grow.

We value our community and celebrate dynamic social interaction each day in our multiage classrooms.

We honor each child’s natural interests and use those interests to explore every academic discipline. Our students are engaged, excited to learn and ready to contribute to our world.

We invite you to visit us and discover the true joy of learning.

5200 Paradise Drive Corte Madera, CA

415.924.5388 marinmontessori.org

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Tilden Preparatory School MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 2006 Tilden Preparatory School is an award-winning, WASCaccredited, college preparatory school with a 10+ year history of helping students succeed through individualized instruction and teaching to each student’s needs. We teach the way students learn, ensuring that they master material to a B grade or higher. Students experience real success in their courses and increased confidence for future learning.

• Full-time school or single courses • Master course content at your own pace • Recover a grade • One-to-one personalized learning • Academic success and confidence Explore our wide range of over 150 UC-approved courses including 34 AP and 26 honors classes. Call today to schedule a tour or a consultation on one of our three campuses in Sausalito, Albany, or Walnut Creek!

1050 Bridgeway Sausalito, CA

415.944.2254 tildenprep.com

Marin Waldorf School AWAKEN THE JOY OF LEARNING Marin Waldorf School provides a curriculum that inspires students at each stage of development from early childhood, grammar school to middle school. By meeting children where they’re at developmentally, we’re able to push through learning roadblocks and engage the children’s academic abilities.

We provide a creative approach to an academically rigorous curriculum that also uniquely addresses the inner life of the child, their sense of self and the relationship to the world around them.

At our beautiful 12-acre campus, school days are filled with wonder, exploration, movement, and freedom of expression.

These are essential elements to a child’s capacities and their ability to shape their futures.

Since 1972, Marin Waldorf School has been helping parents raise emotionally intelligent and resilient children. These successful alumni have graduated from Bay Area private and public high schools, universities and beyond.

755 Idylberry Road San Rafael, CA

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Brandeis Marin INSPIRING THE HEROIC MIND IN EVERY CHILD Those first years at school parents begin to ask a simple question with deep implications: What kind of person do I want my child to become?

At Brandeis Marin we inspire the heroic mind in every child.

We help students realize all that we dream for them and more, becoming confident leaders, joyful learners, and global citizens.

Our culture brings out the best in each student by challenging them to stretch their abilities while nurturing their spirit. Our curriculum integrates academics with experiential learning, scientific experimentation, artistic expression, and outdoor exploration. Our approach cultivates character, inspiring students to act with kindness and integrity and give back to the world.

If your family is looking for a K-8 education that inspires your child to live with heart and lead with courage, you will find a home at Brandeis Marin.

180 North San Pedro Road San Rafael, CA

415.472.1833 brandeismarin.org

The Marin School SMALL SCHOOL, BIG IMPACT COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL SINCE 1980 The Marin School is a small, independent high school that is redefining the college prep experience. Our small class sizes (an average class size of 8) and low studentto-teacher ratio allow our teachers to truly connect with and understand their students – who they are, how they think, and what motivates them to learn. TMS offers an experiential education that goes beyond the classroom with interactive classes, creative projects that promote collaboration, and curriculum-related field trips. We offer a UC-approved, thought-provoking curriculum with a creative approach to everything we do. The Marin School is truly a unique place, with exceptional teachers, classes with no “back row,” and students who are encouraged to be independent thinkers and pursue their passions. Are you looking for an innovative, small-school experience?

Schedule your visit and make YOUR impact today!

Open Houses: 10/6 & 11/7 San Rafael, CA

415.339.9336 themarinschool.org

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Mount Tamalpais School ACADEMIC, ARTISTIC, AND ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE Students at Mount Tamalpais School (MTS) are known for their unparalleled engagement and respectful confidence. The School’s one-of-a-kind departmentalized program allows faculty to teach what they are most passionate about all day long. Students move from teacher to teacher and classroom to classroom throughout the day, increasing their exposure to teaching methods and learning spaces throughout their K–8 experience. The attention each student receives, both intellectually and personally, develops confident student leaders. MTS graduates are well prepared for rigorous high school experiences.

The School’s mountain top campus is picturesque and convenient (five different bus routes serving families in Marin and SF are offered), making it ideal for sports and outdoor play. The arts and athletics programs are integral to the school day, ensuring all students have ample time in PE, studio art, drama, music, chorus, dance, and performance.

100 Harvard Avenue Mill Valley, CA

415.383.9434 mttam.org

Convent & Stuart Hall CELEBRATING 200 YEARS OF SACRED HEART EDUCATION Convent & Stuart Hall educates mind, Heart and body, animating a zeal for discovery, inspiring a passion for justice and nurturing the strength to transform.

Our remarkable faculty and exceptional curriculum set the stage for inspiration. We empower girls and boys to become resilient, resourceful and engaged thinkers, equipped to thrive in an evolving world.

Convent & Stuart Hall offers a rigorous K-12 educational model that is a unique blend of single-sex and coed classes. Our students and educators embrace the philosophies of our founders, who first arrived in North America from France in 1818. As part of the Sacred Heart Network, we are spiritually inclusive and global in nature.

To learn more about the school, including our International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, please visit www.sacredsf.org 2222 Broadway Street San Francisco, CA

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St Anselm School CULTIVATE A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING At St Anselm School, we offer a rich learning environment lead by inspiring teachers with specialized credentials, small math groups, K-8 Spanish and faith-based academics. In addition to our strong academics, we offer innovative programs like mindfulness, flexible seating, a makers space, drama, coding, volunteer opportunities and after-school programs with archery, cooking and gymnastics. Join our enriched community with academic, spiritual, social, emotional and physical development.

Contact us at info@stanselmschool.com for tours and more information.

40 Belle Avenue San Anselmo, CA

415.454.8667 stanselmschool.org

San Domenico School EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION AND A SENSE OF PURPOSE From San Francisco, Mill Valley, and Sonoma, to Seattle, Japan, Thailand, and more, students come from far and wide for a San Domenico education. As a K-12 college preparatory day and boarding school, San Domenico is California’s oldest independent school, founded in 1850.

Our core values of study, reflection, community, and service anchor our program, providing an exceptional education that creates more than just great students – it develops great people.

515-acre campus | Private buses throughout the Bay Area | 3D Makers Lab | Equestrian Center | Music Conservatory | 25 teams in 13 Sports | Digital, Visual, and Performing Arts

Open Houses: K: 11/3; K-8: 1/12; HS: 10/20, 12/2 415.258.1905 San Anselmo, CA sandomenico.org

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STUDENT / FACULTY RATIO

ACCREDITATION / MEMBERSHIPS

Brandeis Marin

K-8 COED

Independent/Jewish

9:1

CAIS, WASC

Branson School

9-12 COED

Independent

6:1

WASC, CAIS, NAIS

Cascade Canyon School

K-8 COED

Independent/Progressive

16:1

CAIS

Caulbridge School

K-8 COED

Independent

6:1

In process for WASC

Corte Madera Montessori

Pre-K COED

Montessori

Pre K 6:1, K 10:1

AMS

Fusion Academy Marin

6-12 COED

Independent

1:1

WASC

Gate Academy

K-8 COED

Gifted

5:1

Good Shepherd Lutheran School

Pre K-8 COED

Lutheran

Pre K-K 10:1, 1-8 16:1

Greenwood School

Pre K-8 COED

Independent

Pre K 8:1, 1-5 15:1, 6-8 9:1

Lycee Francais de San Francisco

Pre K-5 COED

French

Pre K-K 7:1, 1-5 9:1

CAIS, WASC, AEFE, NAIS

Marin Academy

9-12 COED

Nondenominational

9:1

WASC, NAIS, CAIS

Marin Catholic High School

9-12 COED

Catholic

14:1

WASC

Marin Christian Academy

Pre K-8 COED

Christian

15:1

ACSI, WASC

Marin Country Day School

K-8 COED

Nondenominational

8:1

CAIS, NAIS

Marin Horizon School

Preschool-8 COED

Independent

8:1

CAIS, NAIS

Marin Montessori School

Pre K-6 COED

Montessori

12:1

AMI

Marin Montessori School

7-9 COED

Montessori

5:1

AMI

Marin Primary & Middle School

Pre K-8 COED

Nondenominational

7:1

WASC, NAIS, CAIS

Marin Waldorf School

Pre K-8 COED

Waldorf

24:1

AWSNA

Mark Day School

K-8 COED

Independent

5:1

NAIS, CAIS

Montessori de Terra Linda School

Pre K-6 COED

Montessori

Pre primary 6:1, K-6 12:1

AMI, NAIS

Mount Tamalpais School

K-8 COED

Independent

7:1

CAIS, NAIS, BADA

North Bay Christian Academy

9-12 COED

Christian

10:1

ACSI, WASC

SCHOOL brandeismarin.org • 415.472.1833

branson.org • 415.454.3612

cascadecanyon.org • 415.459.3464

caulbridgeschool.org • 415.481.1243

cortemaderamontessori.com • 415.927.0919

fusionmarin.com • 415.472.1421

gateacademy.org • 415.491.4700

gslsnovato.org • 415.897.2510

greenwoodschool.org • 415.388.0495

lelycee.org • 415.661.5232

ma.org • 415.453.4550

marincatholic.org • 415.464.3800

visitmca.org • 415.892.5713

mcds.org • 415.927.5900

marinhorizon.org • 415.388.8408

marinmontessori.org • 415.924.5388

marinmontessori.org • 415.462.0566

mpms.org • 415.924.2608

marinwaldorf.org • 415.479.8190

markdayschool.org • 415.472.8000

mdtl.org • 415.479.7373

mttam.org • 415.383.9434

nbca.com • 415.892.8921

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AFFILIATION / INFO

STUDENT / FACULTY RATIO

North Bridge Academy

3-8 COED

Dyslexic/Independent

10:1

Our Lady of Loretto School

K-8 COED

Catholic

14:1

WCEA, WASC

Park Day School

K-8 COED

Independent

8:1

CAIS

Saint Hilary School

K-8 COED

Catholic

13:1

WCEA, WASC

San Domenico School

K-12 COED

Independent

10:1

CAIS, WASC, NAIS, NCEA, TABS

St. Anselm School

K-8 COED

Catholic

19:1

WCEA, WASC, NCEA

St. Isabella School

K-8 COED

Catholic

15:1

WCEA, WASC

St. Patrick School

K-8 COED

Catholic

7:1

WCEA, WASC, NCEA

St. Raphael School

Pre K-8 COED

Catholic

18:1

WCEA, WASC, NCEA, WASC, WECA

Star Academy

1-12 COED

Nondenominational

6:1

WASC

Terra Mandarin Preschool

Pre-K COED

Nondenominational / Mandarin immersion

8:1

In process

Terra Marin School

K-8 COED

Nondenominational

8:1

In process

The Discovery School

Preschool COED

Independent

5:1

The Helix School

3-12 COED

Independent

5:1

The Marin School

9-12 COED

Independent

8:1

The Mountain School

Preschool COED

Independent

10:1

The New Village School

K-12 COED

Independent avant-garde

12:1

Tildon Preparatory School

6-12 COED

Independent

1:1

WASC

GRADES / GENDER

AFFILIATION / INFO

STUDENT / FACULTY RATIO

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Adda Clevenger Junior Preparatory

K-8 COED

Gifted

7:1

Archbishop Riordan High School

9-12 Boys

Catholic

10:1

WCEA, WASC

Cathedral School For Boys

K-8 Boys

Independent /Other Religious Students

5:1

CAIS

SCHOOL northbridgeacademy.org • 415.462.5657

school.ollnovato.org • 415.892.8621

parkdayschool.org • 510.653.0317

sainthilaryschool.org • 415.435.2224

sandomenico.org • 415.258.1900

stanselmschool.com • 415.454.8667

stisabellaschool.org • 415.479.3727

stpatricksmarin.org • 415.924.0501

straphaelschool.com • 415.454.4455

staracademy.org • 415.456.8727

terramandarin.org • 415.906.2220

terramarin.org • 415.906.2220

thediscoveryschoolbadm.org • 415.339.3900

thehelixschool.org • 415.569.5056

themarinschool.org • 415.339.9336

marinmountainschool.org • 415.924.4661

thenewvillageschool.org • 415.289.0889

tildenprep.com • 415.944.2254

ACCREDITATION / MEMBERSHIPS

WASC, NAIS

SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL addaclevenger.org • 415.824.2240

riordanhs.org • 415.586.8200

cathedralschool.net • 415.771.6600

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Children’s Day School

Preschool-8 COED

Independent

Pre K 8:1, K 12:1, 1-8 15:1

NAIS, CAIS

Chinese American International School

Pre K-8 COED

Mandarin/English

Pre K 9:1,K 10:1, 1-8 9:1

WASC, CAIS

Convent & Stuart Hall

K-12 Single-sex

Independent Catholic

K-8 10:1, 9-12 7:1

CAIS, WASC, NAIS, WCEA

Cornerstone Academy

6-8 COED

Christian, Independent, Cantonese /Mandarin/English

25:1

WASC

De Marillac Academy

4-8 COED

Catholic/Independent

12:1

NCEA, WASC

Drew School

9-12 COED

Independent

8:1

CAIS, NAIS, WASC

Ecole Notre Dame des Victoires

K-8 COED

Catholic

14:1

WCEA, WASC

French American International School

Pre K-12 COED

French/English

10:1

CAIS, WASC, NAIS, CIS, IBO (high school only)

Pre K-12 COED

Bilingual

K 10:1, 1-5 15:1

WASC

Hillwood Academic Day School

K-8 COED

Nondenominational

7:1

Holy Name School

Pre K-8 COED

Catholic

18:1

WCEA, WASC, NCEA

ICA Cristo Rey Academy

9-12 Girls

Catholic

20:1

WCEA, WASC

Jewish Community High School of the Bay

9-12 COED

Jewish

5:1

WASC, NAIS

Katherine Delmar Burke School

K-8 Girls

Independent

7:1

CAIS, NAIS

Kittredge School

K-8 COED

Independent

10:1

NIPSA

Pre K-8 COED

Bilingual/Armenian

10:1

WASC

Lick-Wilmerding High School

9-12 COED

Nondenominational

15:1

CAIS, NAIS, WASC

Lisa Kampner Hebrew Academy

K-12 COED

Jewish

10:1

WASC

Live Oak School

K-8 COED

Independent

6:1

NAIS, CAIS

Lycee Francais de San Francisco

Pre K-5 COED

French

Pre K-K 7:1, 1-5 9:1

CAIS, WASC, AEFE, NAIS

Lycee Francais de San Francisco

6-12 COED

French

10:1

CAIS, WASC, AEFE, NAIS

SCHOOL cds-sf.org • 415.861.5432

cais.org • 415.865.6000

sacredsf.org • 415.563.2900

cornerstone-academy.net • 415.585.5183

demarillac.org • 415.552.5220

drewschool.org • 415.409.3739

ndvsf.org • 415.421.0069

internationalsf.org • 415.558.2000

German International School of Silicon Valley gissv.org • 650.254.0748

hillwoodschool.com • 415.931.0400

holynamesf.com • 415.731.4077

icacademy.org • 415.824.2052

jchsofthebay.org • 415.345.9777

kdbs.org • 415.751.0177

kittredge.org • 415.750.8390

Krouzian-Zekarian-Vasbouragan Armenian School kzv.org • 415.586.8686

lwhs.org • 415.333.4021

hebrewacademy.com • 415.533-1830

liveoaksf.org • 415.861.8840

lelycee.org • 415.661.5232

lelycee.org • 415.661.5232

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Maria Montessori School

Pre-K COED

Montessori

22:1

AMI. IMS, NAMTA

Marin Preparatory School

Pre K-8 COED

Spanish/English/Independent

10:1

NAIS, ERB, AISAP

Mercy High School

9-12 Girls

Catholic

20:1

WASC, NCEA

Millennium School San Francisco

6-8 COED

Independent

12:1

CAIS

Mission Dolores Academy

K-8 COED

Catholic/Independent

14:1

WCEA, WASC, NCEA

Our Lady of the Visitacion School

K-8 COED

Catholic

13:1

WASC, NCEA

Presidio Hill School

Pre K-8 COED

Progressive

9:1

NAIS, CAIS

Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory

9-12 COED

Catholic

13:1

WCEA, WASC, NCEA

Saint Cecilia School

K-8 COED

Catholic

35:1

WASC, NCEA, WCEA

Saints Peter and Paul Salesian School

K-8 COED

Catholic

25:1

WASC, NCEA, WCEA

San Francisco Adventist School

K-8 COED

Christian

10:1

ACSI, NADSDA

San Francisco Christian School

Pre K-12 COED

Christian

14:1

WASC

San Francisco Day School

K-8 COED

Independent

6:1

NAIS, CAIS

San Francisco Friends School

K-8 COED

Independent/Quaker

10:1

FCE, CAIS, NAIS

San Francisco Montessori Academy

Pre-K COED

Montessori

6:1

San Francisco University High School

9-12 COED

Nondenominational

7:1

WASC, NAIS, CAIS

San Francisco Waldorf Grade School

Pre K-8 COED

Waldorf

5:1

AWSNA, WASC, NAIS, POCIS

San Francisco Waldorf High School

9-12 COED

Waldorf

5:1

AWSNA, WASC, NAIS, POCIS

School of the Epiphany

K-8 COED

Catholic

18:1

WCEA, WASC, NCEA

St. Anne School

Pre K-8 COED

Catholic

18:1

WCEA, WASC, NCEA

K-8 COED

Catholic

16:1

WCEA, WASC, NCEA

St. Brendan Parish School

K-8 COED

Catholic

23:1

WCEA, WASC, NCEA

St. Brigid School

K-8 COED

Catholic

25:1

WCEA, WASC

St. Finn Barr Catholic School

K-8 COED

Catholic

15:1

WCEA, WASC

SCHOOL sfmontessori.com • 415.731.8188

marinpreparatory.org • 415.865.0899

mercyhs.org • 415.334.0525

millenniumschool.org • 415.992.8520

mdasf.org • 415.346.9500

olvsf.org • 415.239.7840

presidiohill.org • 415.751.9318

shcp.edu • 415.775.6626

stceciliaschool.org • 415.731.8400

sspeterpaulsf.org • 415.421.5219

sfasonline.org • 415.585.5550

sfchristianschool.org • 415.802.2851

sfds.net • 415.931.2422

sffriendsschool.org • 415.565.0400

sfmontessoriacademy.com • 415.759.5710

sfuhs.org • 415.447.3100

sfwaldorf.org • 415.931.2750

sfwaldorf.org • 415.931.2750

sfepiphany.org • 415.337.4030

stanne.com • 415.664.7977

St. Anthony-Immaculate Conception School saicsf.org • 415.648.2008

stbrendansf.com • 415.731.2665

saintbrigidsf.org • 415.673.4523

stfinnbarr.org • 415.333.1800

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ACCREDITATION / MEMBERSHIPS

St. Peter’s Catholic School

K-8 COED

Catholic

20:1

WCEA, WASC

St. Philip The Apostle School

K-8 COED

Catholic

K-3 15:1, 4-8 23:1

WCEA, WASC, NCEA

St. Stephen School

K-8 COED

Catholic

17:1

WCEA, WASC, NCEA

St. Thomas More School

Pre K-8 COED

Catholic

Preschool 7:1, K 27:1, 1-8 30:1

WCEA, WASC, NCEA

St. Thomas the Apostle School

Preschool-8 COED

Catholic

5:1

WCEA, WASC, NCEA

St. Vincent de Paul School

K-8 COED

Catholic

15:1

WCEA, WASC, NCEA

Star of the Sea School

Preschool-8 COED

Catholic

K-3 15:1, 4-8 25:1

WCEA, WASC

Sterne School

4-12 COED

Nondenominational

6:1

WASC

Stratford School

Preschool-8 COED

Nondenominational

Pre K 12:1, K 15:1, 1-8 22:1

WASC, NAIS

Synergy School

K-8 COED

Independent

K 12:1, 1-3 13:1, 4-5 21:1, 6-8 24:1

The Bay School of San Francisco

9-12 COED

Nondenominational

14:1

WASC, NAIS, CASE

The Brandeis School of San Francisco

K-8 COED

Jewish

9:1

CAIS, WASC, NAIS

The Discovery Center School

K-12 COED

Independent

8:1

NAIS

The Hamlin School

K-8 Girls

Non-sectarian

8:1

CAIS, WASC, NAIS, NCGS

The San Francisco School

Pre K-8 COED

Independent

6:1

CAIS, NAIS

Town School for Boys

K-8 Boys

Independent

11:1

NAIS, CAIS, ERB

Urban School of San Francisco

9-12 COED

Independent

10:1

WASC, NAIS, CAIS

West Portal Lutheran School

K-8 COED

Christian

18:1

NLSA, WASC

Woodside International School

9-12 COED

Independent

5:1

WASC

St. Gabriel School

Pre K-8 COED

Catholic

Preschool 5:1, K-6 10:1, 6-8 29:1

WCEA, NCEA

St. Ignatius College Preparatory

9-12 COED

Catholic Jesuit

14:1

WCEA, JSN, NCEA, WASC

St. James Catholic School

K-8 COED

Catholic

15:1

WCEA, WASC, NCEA

St. John of SF Orthodox Academy

K-12 COED

Orthodox Christian

4:1

WASC

St. Monica School

K-8 COED

Catholic

13:1

WASC, WCEA

SCHOOL sanpedro.org • 415.647.8662

saintphilipschool.org • 415.824.8467

ststephenschoolsf.org • 415.664.8331

stthomasmoreschool.org • 415.337.0100

sfsta.org • 415.221.2711

svdpsf.com • 415.346.5505

staroftheseasf.com • 415.221.8558

sterneschool.org • 415.922.6081

stratfordschools.com • 415.333.3134

synergyschool.org • 415.567.6177

bayschoolsf.org • 415.561.5800

sfbrandeis.org • 415.406.1035

dcssf.com • 650.367.6791

hamlin.org • 415.922.0300

sfschool.org • 415.239.5065

townschool.com • 415.921.3747

urbanschool.org • 415.626.2919

wplsf.com • 415.665.6330

wissf.org • 415.564.1063

stgabrielsf.com • 415.566.0314

siprep.org • 415.731.7500

saintjamessf.org • 415.647.8972

stjohnsacademysf.org • 415.221.3484

stmonicasf.org • 415.751.9564

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AFFILIATION / INFO

STUDENT / FACULTY RATIO

ACCREDITATION / MEMBERSHIPS

Brush Creek Montessori School

Preschool-6 COED

Montessori

12:1

AMS

Cardinal Newman High School

9-12 COED

Catholic

13:1

Harvest Christian School

K-8 COED

Christian

14:1

Pleasant Hill Christian School

Preschool-6 COED

Christian

15:1

Redwood Adventist Academy

K-8 COED

Seventh-day Adventist Christian

18:1

WASC, GCSDAC

Rincon Valley Christian School

Preschool-12 COED

Christian

17:1

WASC, ACSI

Rio Lindo Adventist Academy

9-12 COED

Seventh-day Adventist Christian

7:1

WASC

SoloQuest School and Learning Center

6-12 COED

Independent

1:1

WASC, NCAA

Sonoma Academy

9-12 COED

Private

15:1

CAIS, NAIS, WASC, NACAC

Sonoma Country Day School

Pre K-8 COED

Nondenominational

8:1

CAIS, WASC, NAIS, CASE

Sonoma Valley Academy

6-12 COED

Nondenominational

5:1

St. Eugene’s Cathedral School

Pre K-8 COED

Catholic

10:1

WCEA, WASC, NCEA

St. Francis Solano School

K-8 COED

Catholic

10:1

WCEA, WASC, NCEA

St. John the Baptist Catholic School

Pre K-8 COED

Catholic

15:1

WCEA, WASC, NCEA

St. Luke Lutheran School

Preschool COED

Christian

12:1

St. Rose Catholic School

Pre K-8 COED

Catholic

22:1

WCEA, WASC, NCEA

St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School

K-8 COED

Catholic

11:1

WCEA, WASC, NCEA

St. Vincent de Paul High School

9-12 COED

Catholic

15:1

WCEA, WASC, NCEA

Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm

Preschool-12 COED

Waldorf

20:1

WASC, AWSNA

The Healdsburg School

K-8 COED

Independent

9:1

WASC, NAIS, IBO

The Presentation School

K-8 COED

Independent Catholic

8:1

WCEA, WASC

The Spring Hill Montessori

Pre K-8 COED

Montessori

12:1

AMS

Windsor Christian Academy

Preschool-8 COED

Christian

17:1

ACSI

SCHOOL bcmontessori.org • 707.539.7980

cardinalnewman.org • 707.546.6470

harvestpetaluma.org • 707.763.2954

phcs.org • 707.823.5868

weloveredwood.com • 707.545.1697

rvchristian.org • 707.539.1486

riolindo.org • 707.431.5100

soloquest.com • 707.939.1133

sonomaacademy.org • 707.545.1770

scds.org • 707.284.3200

sonomavalleyacademy.org • 707.996.2881

steugenesch.org • 707.545.7252

saintfrancissolano.org • 707.996.4994

sjshbg.org • 707.433.2758

stluke-lcms.org • 707.545.6772

strosecatholicschool.org • 707.545.0379

svelem.org • 707.762.6426

svhs-pet.org • 707.763.1032

summerfieldwaldorf.org • 707.575.7194

thehealdsburgschool.org • 707.433.4847

presentationschool.com • 707.935.0122

springhillmontessori.org • 707.763.9222

windsorchristianacademy.org • 707.838.3757

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ACCS, ACSI, WASC

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AFFILIATION / INFO

STUDENT / FACULTY RATIO

ACCREDITATION / MEMBERSHIPS

Calvary Baptist Christian Academy

K-12 COED

Christian

8:1

GSACS, AACS

First Christian School

Preschool-8 COED

Christian

18:1

ACSI, WASC

Foothills Adventist School

Infant care, Preschool-8 COED

Christian

12:1

NAPCIS

Justin Siena High School

9-12 COED

Catholic/Day and Boarding

12:1

WCEA, WASC, NCEA

Kolbe Academy and Trinity Prep

Pre K-12 COED

Catholic

4:1

NAPCIS

Kolbe Academy Home School

K-12 COED

Catholic/Home and Online

Napa Christian Campus of Education

K-12 COED

Seventh-day Adventist Christian

12:1

WASC, AAA

Pacific Union College Elementary School

K-8 COED

Seventh-day Adventist Christian

12:1

WASC, GCSDAC

Pacific Union College Preparatory School

9-12 COED

Seventh-day Adventist Christian

10:1

WASC, AAA

St. Apollinaris Catholic School

K-8 COED

Catholic

15:1

WCEA, WASC, NCEA

St. Helena Montessori School

Pre K-9 COED

Catholic/Montessori

9:1

AMI

St. John the Baptist Catholic School

K-8 COED

Catholic

20:1

WCEA, WASC

St. John’s Lutheran School

Pre K-8 COED

Lutheran

Pre K 9:1

WASC, NLSA

Sunrise Montessori of Napa Valley

Pre K-6 COED

Montessori

6:1

AMS

The Oxbow School

11-12; Post Grad COED

Academic and Visual Arts

6:1

WASC

SCHOOL cbcac.org • 707.642.1143

firstchristianschool.org • 707.253.7226

foothillselementary.org • 707.963.3546

justin-siena.org • 707.255.0950

kolbetrinity.org • 707.258.9030

kolbe.org • 707.255.6499

napachristian.com • 707.255.5233

pucelementary.org • 707.965.2459

pucprep.org • 707.200.2648

stapollinaris.com • 707.224.6525

sthms.org • 707.963.1527

school.stjohnscatholic.org • 707.224.8388

stjohnsnapa.org • 707.226.7970

sunrisemontessoriofnapavalley.yolasite.com • 707.253.1105

oxbowschool.org • 707.255.6000

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OTHER REGIONS GRADES / GENDER

AFFILIATION / INFO

STUDENT / FACULTY RATIO

ACCREDITATION / MEMBERSHIPS

Bayhill High School

9-12 COED

Independent

5:1

WASC

Bentley School

K-8 COED

Independent

8:1

NAIS, CAIS, WASC

Bentley School

9-12 COED

Independent

8:1

NAIS, CAIS, WASC

Trinity-Pawling School

8-12 Boys

Independent/Day and Boarding

6:1

NAIS

SCHOOL bayhillhs.org • 510.984.0599

bentleyschool.net • 510.843.2512

bentleyschool.net • 510.843.2512

trinitypawling.org • 845.855.4825

ACCREDITATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS AAA | Adventist Accrediting Association AACS | American Association of Christian Schools ACCS | Association of Classical Christian Schools ACSI | Association of Christian Schools International AEFE | Agency for French Education Abroad (Agence pour l’enseignement français à l’étranger) AISAP | Association of Independent School Admission Professionals

GCSDAC | General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church GSACS | Golden State Association of Christian Schools IBO | International Baccalaureate Diploma JSEA | Jesuit Secondary Education Association JSN | Jesuit Schools Network NADSDA | North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist NAIS | National Association of Independent Schools

AMI | Association Montessori Internationale AMS | American Montessori Society

NAPCIS | National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools

AWSNA | Association of Waldorf Schools of North America

NCEA | National Catholic Educational Association

BADA | Bay Area Directors of Admission

NCGS | National Coalition of Girls Schools

CAIS | California Association of Independent Schools

NCSA | National Christian School Association

CIS | Council of International Schools

NIPSA | National Independent Private Schools Association

CITA | Commission on International and

NLSA | National Lutheran School Accreditation

Trans-Regional Accreditation

SACS CASI | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council

ELEA | Evangelical Lutheran Education Association

on Accreditation and School Improvement

ERB | Educational Records Bureau

TABS | The Association of Boarding Schools

FCE | Friends Council on Education

WASC | Western Association of Schools and Colleges WCEA | Western Catholic Educational Association

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Marin Horizon School An Independent Toddler - Grade 8 School Mill Valley • marinhorizon.org

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NOE VALLEY

PACIFIC HEIGHTS

POTRERO HILL

UPPER MARKET

WEST PORTAL

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