Once you have made the decision to move to Marin County, there are many things you will need to consider. Whether you were attracted to Marin County by our great weather; gorgeous parks and abundant dedicated open space for hiking, biking, jogging, fishing, swimming; the proximity to beaches and surfing; the easy access to San Francisco with an easy commute thanks to low bridge traffic and three different ferry routes; the closeness to Tahoe; virtually unlimited group sports all year round; great shopping and dining, finding a good Realtor should be your first concern.
Whether you are moving across the bay or across the country, you will want to work with a knowledgeable Realtor who will provide you with invaluable advice and facilitate the process of finding the right home. Part of that process will involve, for many families, understanding the schools and finding one that is a good fit for your child and your family.
It is predominantly the schools that make Marin County the destination of choice for families seeking a place to land when their children reach school age. That should come as no surprise as Marin County has a tradition of providing excellent educational opportunities for its youth. The public schools are well-regarded and rank highly year after year in comparison to schools throughout California. In addition, Marin is home to many prestigious private schools. Schools in Marin County offer something for everyone…small, large, public, private, Montessori, Waldorf, French…in all likelihood, you’ll find what you are seeking.
However all schools were not created equal in Marin County and each one will suit your child’s individual needs differently. I have compiled comprehensive information on all the school districts and schools in Marin County. For an online tour of any of these schools and detailed information on registration, school location and much more, click on the respective link.
- www.GreatSchools.org
- 2010 Marin County School Rankings
- Best Marin County Schools – 2009 API Test Scores
- Marin County Office of Education
- Marin County Office of Education – Website en espanol
- Marin County Schools Emergency Preparedness Services
- Save Our Schools – Marin Education Coalition
- Marin Early Childhood Education Partnership
- Great List of Resources and General Information for Marin County
- Kidsdata.org
MARIN SCHOOLS IN THE MEDIA
- Two Dozen Marin Schools score perfect 10s in state rankings - May 5, 2011 article, Marin Independent Journal
- Having improved its academics, Davidson Middle School works to rebuild reputationp - Marin IJ article on Davidson’s progress and improved scores. April 4, 2011
MARIN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Marin School Websites
- Marin County School Districts’ 2009-2010 Calendar
- Marin County Districts’ Boundaries
- Marin County Public Schools Community Report
- Click here for the Marin Magazine – September-2010 Bay-Area-Private-Schools DirectoryCorte Madera:
Fairfax
- Greenwood School
- Kumara School
- Marin Horizon
- Mt. Tamalpais School
- Ring Mountain Day School
- Ross Academy Montessori
- James R. Sylla/Sunny Hills Services
- San Anselmo Montessori
- San Domenico
- St. Anselm School
- Star Academy
- Brandeis Hillel Day School
- Dunham Academy
- Marin Academy
- Marin Waldorf
- Montessori de Terra Linda
- Mulberry Classroom (review only)
- Real School LLC (review only)
- St. Isabella School
- Saint Mark’s
- Temba School
- Trinity School (review only)
MARIN COUNTY SCHOOL REVIEWS:
You may click on one of the cities below to view a comprehensive list of all public and private schools that are available in the area.
- Corte Madera, CA
- Fairfax, CA
- Greenbrae, CA
- Larkspur, CA
- Mill Valley, CA
- Novato, CA
- Ross, CA
- San Anselmo, CA
- San Rafael, CA
- Sausalito, CA
- Tiburon, CA
Thinking of BUYING or SELLING YOUR PIECE OF MARIN, contact me at 415.505.4789 or Sylvie@YourPieceOfMarin.com
