Grades PreK-Transitional K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Private schools in Corte Madera, CA
3 schools in Corte Madera itself and 20 more within 6 miles.
Corte Madera private schools at a glance
Corte Madera has 3 private schools of its own, and 20 more are within 6 miles. They are Corte Madera Montessori, Marin Montessori School and Marin Country Day School. In Corte Madera itself: 3 nonsectarian; 3 teach elementary grades and 1 teaches high school; 2 are Montessori. Of the 20 nearby: 4 Catholic, 15 nonsectarian and 1 of other faiths. All of them are co-ed. The typical school has about 164 students and 7 per teacher (2023-24 federal survey). We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: prices run from $29,400 to $51,760 a year, and the middle price is $48,394, using each school’s lowest published rate.
4 Catholic
7 students per teacher, typical
7 in a school association
98% of graduates to a 4-year college, typical high school
Private schools in Corte Madera (3)
Schools that give Corte Madera as their address come first, then the 20 more within 6 miles. Closest schools first in each group. No school can pay to change its place in this list or its badge.
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
No school in Corte Madera matches all of those.
Grades PreK-9 164 students 10.9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades K-8 597 students 8.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Nearby, within 6 miles (20)
Schools in other towns within 6 miles of downtown Corte Madera.
No nearby school matches all of those.
Grades PreK-8 199 students 5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Chronos Academy
1 mi Grades 1-8 18 students 4.6 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special program emphasis Co-ed
St. Patrick School
2 mi Grades K-8 247 students 12.1 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Terra Marin School
2 mi Grades PreK-8 60 students 2.9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades 9-12 791 students 14.1 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed 98% to 4-year college
North Bridge Academy
3 mi Grades 2-8 82 students 4 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed
Marin Horizon School
3 mi Grades PreK-8 177 students 7 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
St. Raphael School
3 mi Grades PreK-8 193 students 14.3 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades K-8 254 students 6.6 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Marin Academy
3 mi Grades 9-12 459 students 7.9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
St. Hilary School
3 mi Grades K-8 252 students 12.6 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
The Branson School
4 mi Grades 9-12 370 students 6.7 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-8 92 students 6.2 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades PreK-Transitional K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Irene M. Hunt School
5 mi Grades K-12 63 students 10.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed 0% to 4-year college
Oak Hill School
5 mi Grades Ungraded 52 students 7.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed
Brandeis Marin
5 mi Grades K-8 140 students 4.5 students per teacher Jewish Co-ed
Grades 6-12 39 students 2.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 71% to 4-year college
Mark Day School
6 mi Grades K-8 386 students 9.9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
The Helix School
6 mi Grades K-12 43 students 3.9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed
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Private school tuition near Corte Madera
We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: prices run from $29,400 to $51,760 a year, and the middle price is $48,394, using each school’s lowest published rate. Each figure comes from the school’s own website, and we link it on the school’s page. Ask the others for their full-year price.
| School | Published tuition | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Marin Catholic High School | $29,400 | 2026-27 |
| Mark Day School | $48,394 | 2026-27 |
| Marin Country Day School | $49,030 to $51,760 | 2026-27 |
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- Catholic schools in and around Corte Madera (4)
- Montessori schools in and around Corte Madera (3)
- Special education schools in and around Corte Madera (4)
- Private high schools in and around Corte Madera (7)
- Private elementary schools in and around Corte Madera (18)
- Private middle schools in and around Corte Madera (17)
- Private schools with kindergarten in and around Corte Madera (14)
- Private schools with pre-K in and around Corte Madera (6)
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Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there in Corte Madera?
3 private schools give Corte Madera as their address: Corte Madera Montessori, Marin Montessori School and Marin Country Day School. Counting nearby towns, we list 23: 3 in Corte Madera and 20 within 6 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 4,686 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in Corte Madera is Marin Country Day School with 597 students. The largest within 6 miles is Marin Catholic High School with 791 students.
How much does private school cost near Corte Madera?
We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: prices run from $29,400 to $51,760 a year, and the middle price is $48,394, using each school’s lowest published rate. Each figure was read on the school’s own website. Required fees can be extra and prices vary by grade, so check the school’s page for your child’s grade.
Does California pay for private school?
No California program pays private school tuition, and the state has no tuition tax credit or deduction. Families rely on a school’s own financial aid and on privately funded scholarships.