Does Marin Country Day School require the ISEE or SSAT?

Marin Country Day School requires its own assessment for applicants.

When is the Marin Country Day School application deadline?

The main application deadline is January 7, 2027, and decisions are released March 11, 2027. Families apply through Ravenna.

Does Marin Country Day School offer financial aid?

Yes. Marin Country Day School reported $4,855,309 in financial aid to 128 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

How many students attend Marin Country Day School?

Marin Country Day School enrolls 597 students in grades K–8, with about 9 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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Marin Country Day School tuition & admissions

Corte Madera, CAGrades K–8Day, coedmcds.org

Tuition 2026-27

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Application deadline

January 7

2027

Students

597

9 students per teacher

Admission test

Own test

Tuition 2026-27

The school doesn't publish tuition on its website.

Financial aid: $4,855,309 to 128 students (about $37,932 each) in 2024, per the school's IRS Form 990.

How to apply

Entry grades	K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Admission test, grades K	Its own assessment
Admission test, grades 1-5	Its own assessment
Admission test, grades 6-7	Its own assessment
Interview	Required
Apply through	Ravenna
Application fee	$100
Deadline	January 7, 2027
Decisions released	March 11, 2027

School facts

Students	597
Teachers (full-time equivalent)	68
Students per teacher	8.8
School days per year	170
Endowment	$32,814,386 (FY2025)
Annual revenue	$36,513,175 (2024)
Head of school pay	$715,027

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Marin Country Day School FAQ

Does Marin Country Day School require the ISEE or SSAT?: Marin Country Day School requires its own assessment for applicants.
When is the Marin Country Day School application deadline?: The main application deadline is January 7, 2027, and decisions are released March 11, 2027. Families apply through Ravenna.
Does Marin Country Day School offer financial aid?: Yes. Marin Country Day School reported $4,855,309 in financial aid to 128 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How many students attend Marin Country Day School?: Marin Country Day School enrolls 597 students in grades K–8, with about 9 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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Sources: tuition and admissions from mcds.org (checked Oct 2026); enrollment from the NCES Private School Survey 2023-24; finances from the 2024 IRS Form 990. “—” means we couldn't find it.