Welcome To

Fairfax

Known as one of Marin County’s more affordable communities.

Welcome to Fairfax

When you purchase a home in Fairfax, you’re also purchasing history. There’s still a whiff of 1960s counterculture in Fairfax, where the Jefferson Airplane once played softball with the Grateful Dead. This town of 7,500 residents just north of Mount Tamalpais is 30 minutes from San Francisco, less than 20 miles from Point Reyes, and is known as one of Marin County’s more affordable communities.

The heart of Fairfax is Broadway Boulevard, which parallels Sir Frances Drake Boulevard, the main traffic corridor heading west. Broadway is a perfect walking street where locals shop at Fairfax Coffee Roastery, purchase fresh local produce at the farmers market, and duck into Fairfax Variety for toys, tchotchkes, and candy. If Fairfax feels like it is living in a time warp, that’s just fine with its residents, who have passed ordinances prohibiting chain stores, plastic bags, and Styrofoam takeout-food packaging. The art-deco movie theater and 19 Broadway Bar & Night Club are at the center of the action when it comes to nightlife in Fairfax.

Fairfax Schools

Public Schools

  • Manor Elementary School is dedicated to creating a nurturing and engaging learning environment for its students. The school highlights the essence of academic excellence, character development, and community involvement. As of 2024, Manor Elementary School is ranked #1990 in California Elementary Schools.

    Academic Performance:

    57% of students scored at or above the proficient level for Math, and 72% scored at or above that level for Reading.

    Student-Teacher Ratio, Population, and Number of Teachers/Principal:

    The student-to-teacher ratio is 23:1. Also, the school has a total population of 253 students, 10 teachers and 1 principal.

  • White Hill Middle School is dedicated to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students. With a focus on academic excellence, social development, and community involvement, the school offers various extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and arts programs. As of 2024, White Hill Middle School is ranked #278 in California Middle Schools.

    Academic Performance:

    The students reached 66% proficiency level in Math. While 78% of the students reached 78% proficiency level for Reading.

    Student-Teacher Ratio, Population, and Number of Teachers/Principal:

    The student-to-teacher ratio is 19:1. Also, the school a population of 765 students, 35 teachers, and 1 principal.

  • Sir Francis Drake High School is committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive learning environment. The school emphasizes academic excellence, extracurricular involvement, and community engagement. With a wide range of programs, including arts, athletics, and various clubs, Drake High promotes personal growth and prepares students for future success in higher education and beyond. As of 2024, Sir Francis Drake High School is ranked #186 in California High Schools.

    Academic Performance:

    Students can grab the privilege to take Advanced Placement coursework and exams. The school's AP participation rate is at 66%.

    Student-Teacher Ratio, Population, and Number of Teachers/Principal:

    The student-to-teacher ratio is 20:1. Also, the school a population of 1,000 students, 64 teachers, and 1 principal.

Private Schools

  • Cascade Canyon School is a small, private institution in Fairfax that serves students from Kindergarten through 8th grade. It emphasizes a close-knit, individualized learning environment with a strong focus on fostering creativity, critical thinking, and a love of learning.

    Academic Performance:

    The school offers personalized attention, aiming to engage each child’s unique abilities and interests. It promotes an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to prepare students for both academic and social success​.

    Student-Teacher Ratio, Population, and Number of Teachers/Principal:

    The student-to-teacher ratio is 8:1. Also, the school has a population of 73 students, 9 teachers and 1 principal.

  • Marin Waldorf School, located in nearby San Rafael, offers a Waldorf education from Preschool through 8th grade. This approach integrates academic subjects with hands-on experiences, arts, music, and outdoor activities. Founded in 1972, it sits on a scenic 10-acre campus and provides a holistic curriculum that blends traditional subjects with artistic and environmental education.

    Academic Performance:

    The school emphasizes the development of the whole child, focusing on intellectual, social, and emotional growth, on hands-on learning with a curriculum covering math, sciences, art, and outdoor education.

    Student-Teacher Ratio, Population, and Number of Teachers/Principal:

    The school has a student-teacher ratio of 5:6:1. Also, the school’s population consists of 175 students, and 31 teachers.

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