San Francisco Perspectives

Over the past few years, approximately 20% of our students live in San Francisco. We reached out to the parents of our “city” students about the best parts of sending their child to Marin and Mount Tamalpais School. Here is what they said:

Sunshine & Warmth

Every parent raves about the warm, sunny weather on campus! Jessica, mother of two MTS students, and one graduate writes, “I love that my kids can escape the SF fog and learn in light, airy classrooms, and eat lunch outside every day.” The sunshine allows our students to spend quality time outdoors every day. Many San Francisco MTS parents also take advantage of Mill Valley recreational sports: “The sports venues are easier to get to with plentiful parking. No more treks to Treasure Island for little league or Bayshore for soccer fields!”

Real Grass Matters

That sunshine and warmth helps our acre-plus grass field thrive. Our students are outside on the field for physical education and two recesses five days a week. We also have a large play structure and several acre cypress grove adjacent to campus. Tammy, mother of two MTS students, notes that the “grass fields, beautiful forest, and fabulous playground allow the students to stretch their growing bodies.”

Departmentalized & Co-Ed

MTS parents appreciate our departmentalized, co-educational program. The departmentalized program ensures students are learning from teachers who are passionate experts in their disciplines of choice. The co-educational program allows students to experience children of differing genders as intellectual partners, not just social partners. One parent shares, “Co-ed has been a blessing. It has helped my kids feel comfortable, normal, and confident around the opposite sex.”

Proximity, Parking & Peace

Proximity, Parking, and Peace

Several parents who live on the north side of San Francisco noted that MTS is closer than many of our peer city schools. “MTS is a much more pleasant drive as compared to fighting all the Ubers going across the city!” When parents do come to campus they love the ease of doing errands while in Marin with plenty of parking. Nicole, mother of a fifth grader, notes the peace in Marin: “The drive to school alone is stunning. I feel a positive attitude adjustment every time I am there.”

The Bus is the Best

“Bus rides build confidence, independence, and community for both the kids and the parents.” Many of our San Francisco students arrive at MTS via one of our two bus routes. These students enjoy the multi-grade friendships that develop on the bus and are able to be dropped off in the afternoon at places like the JCC, saving a carpool trip for the parents.

A common thread among our San Francisco families when they learn about us is that Mount Tamalpais School is a hidden gem.

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