Upcoming Marin Private School Open Houses

Photo: San Domenico School

This winter, many private schools in Marin are holding open houses and tours 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.

Mark Day School, San Rafael

• Campus Tour
  Tuesday, January 9, 8:30–10:45 am
  Find out why students and families love Mark Day School at one of their Saturday Open Houses. Explore the campus, participate in classroom lessons and activities, and experience the inclusive community firsthand. Sign up here or call (415) 472-8000.

Mount Tamalpais School, Mill Valley

• K–8 School Tours
  Fridays, January 19, 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.

• Alumni Panel (Zoom)
  Saturday, January 20, 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.

Lycee Francais de San Francisco, Sausalito

• Open House - Primary School
  Friday, January 19, 10–11:30 am
  Experience our classrooms and community as well as to learn more about the program and approach of our International Track. RSVP here to attend.

Cronos Academy, Larkspur

• Open House - Sample Class for TK-8th Grade
  Saturday, January 20, 1–3 pm
  Try Chronos Academy for yourselves! Parents & Elementary students attend a sample class together including memory songs, games, integrated art & making. Middle schoolers experience history, writing, science & making with Chronos Academy teachers. Register here.

Marin Waldorf School, San Rafael

• Experience Waldorf
  Saturday, January 20, 10 am–1 pm
  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
• Middle School Preview
  Wednesday, January 31, 6:30–8 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​

The New Village School, Sausalito

• Open House
  Saturday, January 20, 10 am–noon
  Meet the teachers, tour their Sausalito campus and learn about their imaginative, experiential, and academically rigorous education for children from preschool to 8th grade. Register here

Brandeis Marin, San Rafael

• Lower School Tour
  Wednesday, January 24, 9–11 am
• Middle School Tour
  Wednesday, January 31, 9–11 am
• 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.

San Domenico School, San Anselmo

• Grades 3–6 Preview Day
  Saturday, January 27, 9:30 am–12:30 pm
  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 28, 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

Our Lady of Loretto School, Novato

• TK–8 Open House
  Sunday, January 28, 11 am–12:30 pm
  We are hosting an open house celebrating Catholic Schools Week and Grandparents Day on Sunday, January 28th following the 10am mass. Our school will be open from 11am to 12:30pm. Come see what our community is all about. You will have a chance to tour our classrooms and meet our wonderful educators. Stop by to see what OLL has to offer for grades TK to 8th. Register here.

Marin Horizon School, Mill Valley

• Saturday, February 3, 10 am–noon
  We welcome families interested in all grades to our main campus for an informal, drop-in Open House for the whole family. Register here