At Santa Catalina, learning is immersive, relationships are central, and there are countless opportunities to lead, grow, and create. That’s the true value of a Catalina education. The support, guidance, and skills students gain here set them up for success in high school and far beyond. The investment you make now will have a positive impact for years to come.
Santa Catalina is enriched by socioeconomic, religious, geographic, and cultural diversity. With a generous financial aid program, we are committed to enrolling excellent students—no matter what their economic situation might be.
2025–2026 Tuition
| PreKindergarten | $18,000 |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | $27,900 |
| Grades 1–8 | $30,700 |
| Grant Range for 2024-25 | $2,500–$24,000 |
All Grades
- Accident insurance
- Field trips and field trip transportation fees
- Yearbook
- Parents Association membership
PreKindergarten
- Early morning supervision (7:30-7:55 a.m.)
Kindergarten
- Early morning supervision (7:30-7:55 a.m.)
- Graduation ceremony
Grades 1-8
- Early morning time for students and teachers to meet (7:30-7:55 a.m.)
- Technology network support and supplies
- Athletic uniforms (grades 6-8)
Required expenses
- Books and supplies ($125-$425 depending on grade)
- Middle School families buy their books online
- Uniforms ($150 for one full uniform, $100 for outerwear)
- Computer for grades 4-8 (approximate cost range $400-$1,299; see technology requirements)
- Tuition Refund Plan
- This is required for families choosing a payment plan and is 1.45% of tuition owed. Contact the Admission Office for details.
- Overnight trips (varies with fundraising)
Optional Expenses
- Hot lunch (about $8/day)
- $1,320 for the full year
- $592 first semester
- $728 second semester
- After-School Enrichment Program ($20-$40 per class per week)
- Private music lessons ($55 per lesson)
- Participation in The Santa Catalina Fund
For students enrolled in PreKindergarten (7:55 a.m.–12:00 p.m.), we offer an optional afternoon program.
- Tuesday and Thursday: $103.50/week
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: $140/week
- Monday–Friday: $172.50/week
Make it possible with financial aid.
Through a generous financial aid program, we have long demonstrated our commitment to admitting and enrolling the most qualified and capable students regardless of their family’s financial circumstances.
Financial aid comes in the form of grants, not loans, which means a real reduction in the cost of education—and you don't have to pay it back.
If you are interested in a Santa Catalina education for your child, but feel tuition is out of reach for your family, we encourage you to apply for financial aid. Financial aid requests are strictly confidential and do not affect admission decisions. Each school year, a new application will be required.
Applying for Financial Aid
Your first step in Santa Catalina’s financial aid process is to notify us of your interest to apply. Our Director of Financial Aid will help guide you through the process.
We use Clarity to process financial aid applications. Based on the financial information you provide, Clarity gives us an estimated amount your family can contribute to educational expenses, which helps us make fair and objective financial aid decisions.
- Visit the Clarity website.
- To create a new account, click “Accept & Sign up.” Provide your name and email, and create a password. You only need to complete one application if you have several children applying to, or attending, our school.
- Complete the application. The application is self-guided and must be completed by January 15. The application fee is $60.00.
Santa Catalina offers three different payment plans to help you fit tuition into your budget.
- Option 1: Tuition paid in one installment
- Option 2: Tuition paid in two installments
- Option 3: Tuition paid over a 10-month period
- October 1: Begin to apply for financial aid
- January 1: Financial aid applications due for returning students
- February 1: Financial aid applications due for new students
- March 5: Notification of financial award mailed with acceptance letter