At-a-glance admission comparison of our 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 2026/27 admission season:
October 1, 2026: Applications Open (some schools may open earlier)
February 1, 2027: Priority Application Deadline
February 26, 2027: Admissions Decisions Released for Toddler Programs (ages 2-3)
March 10, 2027 (after 3:30 PM): Admissions Decisions Released for Prekindergarten (age 4) to Grade 12 programs
March 24, 2027 (by 12:00 PM): Enrollment Decision Deadline (Check with the school you are enrolling at for their contract and/or deposit requirements.)
Note: Please scroll left to right to view admissions information for all member schools
| 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 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes, Need-based for students entering K-8th grades | February 1, 2027 | 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, 2027 | 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, 2027 | 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, 2027 | 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, 2027 | 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, 2027 | Full Pay or Monthly Plan + Plan Fee | (858) 459-3773 |
| The Evans School | $27,800-$38,950 | JK-Grade 6 | La Jolla | $125 | Yes | No | No | Yes, Need-based | February 1, 2027 | Full Pay, 2 or 10 Payments | (858) 459-2066 |
| Mt Helix Academy | $17,325-$18,250 | TK-Grade 8 | La Mesa | $250 (Assessment Fee) | Included | Included | No | Yes, Need-based | February 1, 2027 | Full Pay, 2 or 8 Payments | (619) 243-1400 |
| Francis Parker School | $29,000-$46,500 | JK-Grade 12 | Mission Hills/Linda Vista | $125 | No | $95-$110 (ISEE) | Yes | Yes, Need-based | February 1, 2027 | Full Pay, 2 or 12 Payments | (858) 569-7900 |
| The Children’s School | $9,000-$32,000 | Toddler-Grade 8 | La Jolla | $110 | No | No | No | Yes, Need-based | February 1, 2027 | Full Pay or 10-Month Payment Plan | (858) 454-0184 |
| The Bishop’s School | $52,500 | Grades 6-12 | La Jolla | $50-$100 | No | $150 (ISEE) | Yes | Yes, Need-based | February 1, 2027 | Full Pay, 2 or 12 Payments | (858) 875-0502 |