Mount Tamalpais School: K-8 in Mill Valley with specialized learning difference and ADD/ADHD support programs
Mount Tamalpais School is a co-educational day school serving Kindergarten through 8th grade students in Mill Valley, CA. The school offers dedicated Learning Difference Programs and ADD/ADHD support, making it a resource for families seeking specialized academic assistance. With an average class size of just 14 students and 43 classroom teachers, MTS provides individualized attention that can benefit students who need targeted instruction or behavioral support.
The school integrates social-emotional learning across all subjects throughout the day, fostering connection and belonging—key elements for students navigating learning challenges or anxiety. Educators are specialists in their teaching disciplines who use thought-provoking instruction to deepen critical thinking. The campus environment, nestled among grass fields and redwood groves in a peaceful setting, offers a calm, natural backdrop for learning. Extended extracurricular options, including yoga and meditation, chess, and coding, allow students to explore interests and build confidence.
Tuition is $44,320 annually, and the school dedicates over 15% of its operating budget to financial aid, encouraging families to apply for assistance. The school is NAIS-accredited and nonsectarian. Contact admissions director Amy Pearson at (415) 383-9434 or visit mttam.org for more information about learning difference programming and the admissions process.
At a Glance
GradesKindergarten-8
Students268
Class Size14:1 ratio
Tuition$44,320
Est.1976
DeadlineJan. 10
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1976 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $44,320 |
| Tuition Notes | MTS dedicates over 15% of the operating budget to maintain financial accessibility in our school. We encourage families to apply for financial assistance if they feel affording the full tuition is out of reach. jdodge@mttam.org, www.mttam.org |
| Total Students | 268 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 60 |
| Average Class Size | 14 |
| Grades Offered | Kindergarten-8 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Amy Pearson |
| Admissions Associate | Tricia Garcia |
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 10 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 29 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Cross Country · Track and Field · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Chess · Cooking · Golf · Impromptu Public Speaking · Intro to Coding · Jewelry Making · Table Tennis · Yoga and Meditation · Arts and Music Programs: · Beginning Voice · Dance · Multi Media Art · Music Lessons |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
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