Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Alternative School / Hybrid (Online & In-person)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Headlands Preparatory School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Alternative School / Hybrid (Online & In-person)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Headlands Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
AP Courses
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2017
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
State Accredited Program
Yes
Accreditation Notes
WASC Accredited
Personalized Content
Yes
Live Instruction
Yes
Rolling Enrollment
Yes
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
Yes
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
Yes
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
Yes
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
55 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Number of AP Courses
31 courses
List of Courses Offered
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies according to individual learner's needs.
Application URL
School Notes
- Headlands Preparatory School is a private, independent, WASC-accredited school with a focus on individualized curriculum for exceptional and gifted learners as well as a supportive environment for students with learning differences, including ADHD/ADD, dyslexia, and emotional needs. Our campus is located in Sausalito, California, and serves students in Marin County and the San Francisco Bay Area. Headlands has both full-time and part-time programs with classes available in-person or remotely.
- Individualized Learning: Build confidence through learning our 1:1 model allows each student to experience a unique approach to education that suits their individuallearner profile.
- Academic Mastery:As a college prep school, coursework centers around mastery learning in which students acquire, practice, and apply content and skills for deeper learning and engagement. We offer supplementary tutoring and test prep to support unique learning needs.
- Personal Growth: We believe in inclusive education that grows the individual and the learner simultaneously as students find their path to success.
- Community Engagement: Developing strong connections creates a bridge between the learner and the community in an increasingly globalized world.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Headlands Preparatory School often compared to?
Headlands Preparatory School is often viewed alongside schools like San Domenico School by visitors of our site.
What is Headlands Preparatory School's ranking?
Headlands Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Most AP courses offered.
When is the application deadline for Headlands Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Headlands Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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