Marin Waldorf School is a private Waldorf school in San Rafael, California, established in 1972, serving students from preschool through 8th grade. Marin Waldorf School was founded in 1972 in Fairfax, California, and is the only accredited Waldorf school in Marin County. The school serves students from preschool through 8th grade and has moved to a 10-acre campus in Lucas Valley. Facilities include a playing field, woodshop, library, and teaching gardens.
As of the 2021–2022 academic year, the school had an enrollment of 175 students.
As with all Waldorf schools, MWS operates with a governance structure divided among three main bodies: the School Director, who oversees curriculum and teaching; the Board of Trustees, which is responsible for legal, financial, and human resources oversight; and the College of Teachers, a group of faculty members involved in guiding the school’s spiritual, cultural and pedagogical direction.
Marin Waldorf School operates as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, primarily funded through tuition fees and philanthropic contributions. Tuition rates vary by grade level, with the highest grade’s tuition reported at $28,400. (Niche) To support families, the school offers financial assistance, with approximately one-third of current families receiving aid covering up to 50% of tuition costs.
In addition to tuition, the school relies on donations from parents, alumni, and the broader community to meet its annual operating budget. As a non-profit entity, Marin Waldorf School is exempt from federal income tax.