Upcoming Marin Private School Open Houses

Photo: San Domenico School

This winter, many private schools in Marin are holding open houses for parents of prospective students. If you're considering a local preschool or private K-12 for your child, you'll definitely want to attend. The following schools and preschools are holding open houses this January. Unless otherwise noted, these open house events require RSVPs in advance.

Mount Tamalpais School, Mill Valley

• K–8 School Tours
  Fridays, January 6 & 20, 8:45–11 am
  While touring our beautiful campus, guests will hear from the Head of School and educational leadership team, observe in classrooms, learn from our teachers, and participate in a Q&A with students. Register for tours here.

Brandeis Marin, San Rafael

• Middle School Tour
  Wednesday, January 11, 9–10:45 am
• Middle School Open House
  Sunday, January 22, 1–2:30 pm
  Learn the secrets to the success of our graduates and why they consider Brandeis Marin their second home. Register for the tour and open house here.

Saint Patrick School, Larkspur

• K–8 School Tour
  Wednesday, January 11, 3:30 am
  To learn first-hand about our innovative programs and how we partner with our parent community to educate the whole child, we offer school tours throughout the year. Register here.

Mark Day School, San Rafael

• Open House
  Saturday, January 7, 10 am–noon
  Find out why our students and families love Mark Day School at one of our Saturday Open Houses. Explore our campus, participate in classroom lessons and activities, and experience our inclusive community firsthand. Sign up here or call (415) 472-8000.
• Alumni Panel (Zoom)
  Saturday, January 21, 10–10:45 am
  Get to know Mark Day through its graduates. Join Head of School Joe Harvey and Mark Day alumni for a Q&A about their Mark Day School experience. Sign up here.

Cronos Academy, Larkspur

• Virtual Parent Information Meeting (Zoom)
  Tuesday, January 10, 7–8:30 pm
  Learn the characteristics of giftedness, nurturing young children toward giftedness, and how Chronos Academy stimulates children to reach their potential. Zoom meeting space is limited. Register here.

Marin Waldorf School, San Rafael

• Middle School Preview
  Wednesday, January 11, 6:30 pm
  Current teachers and administrators will talk about math, music, language arts, science, outdoor education, and social life in grades 6–8. Dinner will be served and students welcome. Event details
• Experience Waldorf
  Saturday, January 21, 10 am
  Spend a morning in a preschool, kindergarten, or grades 1–7 classroom with your child and learn more about how our unique multidisciplinary curriculum integrates academics, arts, and athletics to educate the whole student. Event details

Terra Marin Schools, Mill Valley

• K–8 Campus Tour
  Thursday, January 5, 10 am
  Register here
• Mandarin Immersion Preschool & TK
  Tues, January 10, 10 am
  Register here
• Spanish Immersion Preschool
  Thursday, January 12, 10 am
  Register here
• Terra Mandarin & Terra Spanish Preschools Open House
  Saturday, March 25 2023
  Register here​

The New Village School, Sausalito

• Open House
  Saturday, January 21, 10 am–noon
  Meet the teachers, tour their Sausalito campus and learn about their imaginative, experiential, and academically rigorous eduation for childre from KG to 8th grade. Register here

GATE Academy, San Rafael

• Saturday, January 28
  GATE Academy's winter open house is scheduled for Saturday, January 28. More information

San Domenico School, San Anselmo

• Grades 3–5 Preview Day
  Saturday, January 28, 10–11:30 am
  Come explore San Domenico School's campus at their Preview Days. Preview Day provides an opportunity for students and parents/guardians to participate in mini-lessons, hear from student panelists, and get to know the community. This not-to-be-missed event provides an invaluable and inspiring overview of SD! In addition, virtual tours and information sessions are available. More information

St. Anselm School, San Anselmo

• Sunday, January 29, 11:30 am–1 pm
  Families will have the opportunity to visit each classroom, learn about our mission, curriculum, service programs and after-school activities. Teachers and Administration are available to visit with prospective families, and all questions are welcome. You may also view textbook materials and samples of student work. More information