Santa Barbara, CA · 1–11
Last verified August 20, 2026
1795 San Leandro Ln, 93108 · (805) 969-7732
Enrollment
249
Student:teacher
7:1
Published tuition
$43,200–$45,500
Application fee
$125
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Tuition by division
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Head of school
Joel Weiss
Head of School
Joel Weiss has been the Head of School at Crane Country Day School for twenty-two years. He describes the school by focusing on what they teach, how they teach, and the overall setting.
Curriculum & special classes
Crane's curriculum combines academic excellence with creative development, preparing students for challenging high schools while fostering independent thinking and problem-solving. The school emphasizes highly experiential learning, actively engaging students through hands-on experiences.
Financial aid
Crane supports a generous need-based tuition assistance program to enroll eligible students who might not otherwise have access to a Crane education. The school's commitment to supporting tuition assistance is substantial and longstanding.
Application fee: $125
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Admissions
The admissions process is designed to help families and the school determine the appropriate program for the child, starting with an inquiry form. It includes campus tours, attending events, student visits, applying, and assessments.
Apply by
February 1, 2027 (priority deadline); after this, applications are accepted on a rolling basis as space permits.
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
$125
What they ask for: Application form with $125 non-refundable fee (unless applying for tuition assistance), applicant photo, at least one Confidential Teacher Observation Form. Additionally, Kindergarten applicants have individual assessments and group observations; 1st-5th grade applicants have individual assessments; 1st grade applicants need a Kindergarten report card; 2nd-8th grade applicants need two most recent report cards and standardized test scores (if applicable), and a writing sample for 6th-8th grades.
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