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  • 41%

    Faculty and staff who identify as people of color

  • 8 : 1

    Average student/faculty ratio

  • 93%

    Students who are accepted to one or more of their first-choice high schools

  • 100%

    Participation of middle schoolers in track and field

  • 1977

    Year Marin
    Horizon was
    founded

  • 20

    Cities represented

  • 100%

    Teachers who participate in the annual fund

  • 7,000+

    Books in the Library collection

  • 25%

    Students who receive tuition support

  • $1.4 +

    Million dollars in tuition assistance awarded yearly

  • 21

    After-school enrichment classes offered

  • 24

    Students at the Toddler Cottage

Recent News

  • Faculty Spotlight: Julia Ripperton

    Name: Julia Ripperton
    Preferred Pronouns: She/her
    Title: 1st Grade Teacher
    What year did you start working at Marin Horizon? 2019
    What school(s) did you attend? University of San Francisco, B.A. Psychology, Multiple Subject Teaching Credential; Masters in Teaching
    Why did you want to become a teacher? I love helping children develop a love for learning. I think it is so important to be a lifelong learner and any part I can play in helping my students find what they love is special to me. 
    What continues to inspire and drive you to teach? The joy on kids' faces when they have an "ah-ha" moment inspires me to be the best teacher I can be. 
    What’s your favorite thing about being a teacher? I love to teach children how to read. It is such a magical process to witness. I say it is my superpower!
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  • Marin Horizon Voted Best Private School in Marin!

    We are proud to announce that Marin Horizon has been chosen by Marin Independent Journal readers as the Best Private School in Marin—for the fourth year in a row! We also received an Honor Award in the Best Preschool category.
     
    Wow!
     
    We believe that Marin Horizon has the best families in Marin, and from all of the faculty and staff at Marin Horizon, we want to thank you for your wonderful show of support! 
     
    For the full list of winners, please visit marinijreaderschoice.com.
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  • Faculty Spotlight: Anne Porter-Roth

    Name: Anne Porter-Roth     
    Preferred Pronouns: she/her
    Title: Librarian
    Grade(s) Taught: Over the years—all. Currently Primary–5th grade
    What year did you start working at Marin Horizon? 1993
    What school(s) did you attend? Masters in Library Science, San Jose State University; Bachelor's, English Literature, UC Berkeley.
    Why did you want to become a teacher? I became a librarian because I love doing research and helping people find the answers to their questions. I’m also very happy surrounded by books. I started out as a corporate information specialist and never would have imagined that I would end up spending the majority of my career as a school librarian!
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  • Sign Up For Summer Camp 2021: Main Camp + KinderCamp

    Marin Horizon Summer Camp is back for 2021! 
    • Open to ages 3-7
    • Dates: June 21 to July 30, which is divided into two 3-week sessions.
    • KinderCamp: During the 2nd session, in addition to the main camp, we will also be offering KinderCamp, which is for current Marin Horizon primary families who will be in enrolling in the kindergarten program this fall.
    Follow the links below to learn more and sign up for a great summer!
     
     
     
    Questions? Contact summercamp@marinhorizon.org.
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  • Teacher Spotlight: Andrés DeRosales

    Name: Andrés DeRosales
    Preferred Pronouns: He/Him/His
    Title: Middle School Social Studies Teacher
    Grade(s) Taught: 7th and 8th
    What year did you start working at Marin Horizon/HCS? 2019
    What school(s) did you attend? San Francisco State University B.A. History
    San Francisco State University M.A History
    Why did you want to become a teacher? It is my vocation and passion.
    What continues to inspire and drive you to teach? To inspire young people to critically examine the past in order to solve the problems of the present and forge the future.
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Marin Horizon School

305 Montford Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415-388-8408
Non-discrimination policy: We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, gender identification, disability or other category protected by law. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the School's non-discrimination policies, including its Title IX policy:
Name: Laurie Kelly, Title: Accounting Manager, Office Address: 305 Montford Ave. Mill Valley, CA 94941, Telephone Number: (415) 384-4232, Email Address: Laurie@marinhorizon.org
For assistance related to Title IX or other civil rights laws, please contact OCR at OCR@ed.gov or 800-421-3481, TDD 800-877-8339.