Mark Day School vs. San Domenico School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Mark Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
San Domenico School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
School History
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild learning differences
Year Founded
1980
1850
Students Body
Total Students
370 students
680 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
37%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
26
18
Grade 1 Students
24
16
Grade 2 Students
32
20
Grade 3 Students
34
35
Grade 4 Students
38
28
Grade 5 Students
45
33
Grade 6 Students
59
46
Grade 7 Students
57
46
Grade 8 Students
55
47
Grade 9 Students
-
91
Grade 10 Students
-
100
Grade 11 Students
-
100
Grade 12 Students
-
100
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
78 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
79%
Average Class Size
18
18
Number of AP Classes
n/a
25
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
List of Courses Offered
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Dress code but no uniform)
(Dress code but no uniform)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 16 / rolling
Jan. 8 / Jan. 16 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$48,394
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Tuition Notes
For the 2026-2027 school year, Mark Day School tuition for Kindergarten through 8th grade ranges from $0-$48,394. Tuition does not include grade-specific fees, which are also indexed.
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% on Financial Aid
25%
34%
Admissions Director
Katie Kelso
K-8 Amy Strousse / 9-12 Amy Saavedra
Admissions Associate
Dawn Aotani
Marcena Peterson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
5
30
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
ChessConcert Band
Rock BandSchool Play & School Musical
Club or Organization:
Tinkering
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
AnimeAsian Student Association
Black Student AssociationBody Positive
Book ClubChess Club
Cooking ClubEconomics Club
Film ClubGardening Green Team
Guitar ClubHydroponics Club
Jew CrewJunior Statemen of America
Latino LeagueModel United Nations
Mountain BikingMulticultural Club
National Honor SocietyPanther Press Newspaper
Panther Spirit ClubPeer Resource
Queer Student UnionRobotics
Social Justice ClubSpeech Team
Student CouncilYearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Jazz BandRock Band