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Our Mission

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

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Why Choose an Independent or Private School?

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

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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 2025/26 admission season:

Admission season begins: October 1, 2025, or earlier depending upon the school
Priority consideration admission applications are due: February 1, 2026
Priority consideration admission and financial applications for toddlers (preschool ages 2-3) are due: February 27, 2026
Enrollment decisions are mailed: March 13, 2026 after 3:30 pm
Enrollment contracts are due back: March 26, 2026 by 8:00 pm

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 $175.00 No Yes Yes Yes, Need-based for students entering K-8th grades February 1, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2026 Full Pay, 2 or 10 Payments (858) 459-2066
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, 2026 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, 2026 Full Pay or 10-Month Payment Plan (858) 454-0184
The Bishop’s School $49,600 Grades 6-12 La Jolla $50-$100 No $150 (ISEE) Yes Yes, Need-based February 1, 2026 Full Pay, 2 or 12 Payments (858) 875-0826


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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!