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An independent, co-ed, K-8 school in Mill Valley

At Mount Tamalpais School, learning is revered, and education is joyful. An MTS education is vigorous, creative, and process-driven, developing children who are well prepared for their future while remaining young at heart. Everything we do is infused with our five Community Values: Lead with Kindness. Honor Childhood. Practice Active Inclusion. Celebrate the Journey. Ask, “What's Possible?” Each MTS student grows into exactly who they are meant to be.

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Serious Learning. Seriously Fun.

At Mount Tamalpais School, we take learning seriously. Our teachers are specialists in both what they teach and who they teach. Our students write lab reports, discuss an author's diction, and solve challenging open-ended math problems. Serious learning is filled with the joyous sounds of inspired exploration. From spirited debates and collaborative problem-solving in the classrooms, MTS ensures every student smiles, laughs, and connects daily

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275

Total students enrolled at MTS

5

Acre hilltop campus in Mill Valley

7:1

Student to teacher ratio

12

Different courses students take each week

29 %

Students of color

532

Combined years at MTS among faculty/staff

8.3

Miles from the Presidio in SF to the MTS campus

26

Zip codes represented

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