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San Diego’s Independent and Private Schools: Learning, Leading, Achieving

The San Diego Consortium of Independent and Private Schools consists of ten area member schools that have been accredited or recognized by the

California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS), Western Association for Schools and Colleges (WASC), or National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

Each of the member schools offers families distinctive educational missions and opportunities while sharing a commitment to achieving excellence and inspiring innovation. Our goals are to educate families on the benefits of attending an independent or private school, to help each family find the school that is the best fit for their children, and to make the application process as welcoming as possible. The Consortium has, in many cases, created common recommendation forms, policies for visits, mailing dates for admission letters, tuition deposit receipt dates for acceptances, and policy against conflicting open houses or accepted student events.

Why Choose an Independent or Private School?

Make the choice of a lifetime. Choose an independent or private school.

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Academically Rich

Independent and Private schools are self-funded learning institutions that offer academically rich learning environments that nurture intellectual curiosity, stimulate personal growth, and encourage critical thinking and innovation.
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Independently Funded

Independent and Private schools are governed by their own boards of trustees and are mainly financed by tuition payments, philanthropic contributions, and endowment funding.
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Rigorous Standards

Independent and Private school accreditation standards are rigorous and are validated by a national commission.

Schools

The San Diego Consortium of Independent and Private Schools consists of ten accredited area member schools.

 

Admission Information

At-a-glance admission comparison of our ten member schools. For more information, contact us or reach out to your school of interest directly.

The San Diego Consortium of Independent and Private Schools has the following agreed-upon admissions deadlines for the 2023/24 admission season:

Admission season begins: October 1, 2024
Priority consideration applications are due: February 1, 2025
Enrollment decisions are mailed: March 7, 2025
Enrollment contracts are due back: March 21, 2025

Note: Please scroll left to right to view admissions information for all member schools

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School: Tuition: Grades: Location: Application Fee: New Student Fee: Testing Fee: Transportation: Financial Aid: Financial Aid Deadline: Financing Methods: More information:
Warren-Walker School $11,190-$28,260 Infant-Grade 8 Point Loma/Mission Valley $175.00 No Yes Yes Yes, Need-based for students entering K-8th grades February 1, 2025 Full or Monthly Payments (619) 223-3663
San Diego Jewish Academy $5,845-$23,775 Infant-Grade 12 Carmel Valley $100 No No Yes Yes, Need-based February 1, 2025 Full Pay, 2, 6 or 11 Payments (858) 704-3700
San Diego French American School $20,500-$24,720 Toddler-Grade 8 La Jolla $250 (including testing fee) Yes No Yes (Carmel Valley and Encinitas) Yes, Need-based February 1, 2025 Full Pay, 2 or 10 Payments (858) 456 2807 ext. 306
Pacific Ridge School $35,100 Grades 6-12 Carlsbad $110 No $100 (ISEE) Yes Yes, Need-based February 1, 2025 Full Pay, 2 or 10 Payments (760) 579-4901
La Jolla Country Day School $17,050 – $38,240 Age 3-Grade 12 La Jolla $125 No TBD Yes Yes, Need-based February 1, 2025 Full Pay or 10 Payments (858) 453-3440
Gillispie School $15,810-$28,790 Toddler-Grade 6 La Jolla $125 No No No Yes, Need-based February 1, 2025 Full Pay or Monthly Plan + Plan Fee (858) 459-3773
The Evans School $24,000 – $34,000 JK-Grade 6 La Jolla $125 Yes No No Yes, Need-based February 1, 2025 Full Pay, 2 or 10 Payments (858) 459-2066
Francis Parker School $25,530-$41,230 JK-Grade 12 Mission Hills/Linda Vista $125 Yes $95 – $110 (ISEE) Yes Yes, Need-based February 1, 2025 Full Pay, 2 or 12 Payments (858) 569-7900
The Children’s School $6,900 – $30,760 Toddler-Grade 8 La Jolla $110 No No No Yes, Need-based February 1, 2025 Full Pay or 10-Month Payment Plan (858) 454-0184
The Bishop’s School $47,100 Grades 6-12 La Jolla $50-$100 No $150 (ISEE) Yes Yes, Need-based February 1, 2025 Full Pay, 2 or 12 Payments (858) 875-0826

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Contact Us

We welcome your interest as you learn about the many opportunities available at our consortium’s member schools.

By completing this inquiry form and hitting the submit button, you should receive the information you requested within a week.

When you have read the material, visited the web site, and discussed a particular school or schools, the next step would be to visit the campus. By calling the school, you can arrange a conversation with an admissions officer and a tour of the school.

Each school also has special “open house” and tour days that you may wish to inquire about.

We thank you for your interest in our schools, and we look forward to hearing from you!

 

 
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