Corte Madera, CA · 1–11
Last verified August 20, 2026
5221 Paradise Dr, 94925 · (415) 927-5900
Enrollment
601
Student:teacher
9:1
Published tuition
$1,000–$49,535
Application fee
$100
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Tuition by division
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Head of school
Molly Bozzo
Head of School
Curriculum & special classes
MCDS offers a robust academic program centered around place-based, project-based, and experiential education. The curriculum is intentionally scaffolded around skills acquisition to ensure learners from kindergarten through eighth grade develop intellectual, social, and emotional foundations.
Financial aid
MCDS uses an indexed tuition model to increase economic diversity, where tuition is determined by a family's entire financial profile. Families must apply for indexed tuition each year, and 19% of MCDS families pay below the top of the index.
Application fee: $100
Before & after school care
Before school
Early Birds - Before school care is available.
After school
After School Play More program and one Explore More Enrichment course or Forte Music Program lesson per semester are available.
Cost
Auxiliary programs (including Early Birds and After School Play More) are covered at an Indexed Rate for families receiving Indexed Tuition.
Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.
Admissions
The admission season for the 2027-28 academic school year will open the first week of September. The process involves campus tours, an online application, parent/guardian interviews, and student assessments. Admission decisions are posted in March.
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Application opens first week of September (for 2027-28 academic year). Admission decisions are posted on March 11, 2027. Family Reply Deadline is March 17, 2026 for the 2026-27 admission season (typo in text, likely March 17, 2027 for 2027-28).
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
$100
What they ask for: Campus Tour (required for parents/guardians), Self-Guided Family Tour (optional), Online Application ($100 fee, fee waivers available), Parent/Guardian Interview (Zoom or in-person), Student Assessments/Visits (Kindergarten Screening, Kindergarten Playdate, Lower School Admission Day for Grades 1-5, Upper School Admission Day for Grades 6-7).
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