Daly City, CA · 1–11
Last verified August 20, 2026
79 Florence St., 94014 · (650) 756-4737
Enrollment
166
Student:teacher
12:1
Published tuition
$29,700–$30,960
Application fee
$100
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Tuition by division
| Division | Grades | Annual tuition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-27 | Preschool (Potty Trained, 2 days/week) | $16,800 | annualized from $1,400 monthly |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-27 | Preschool (Non-Potty Trained, 2 days/week) | $17,700 | annualized from $1,475 monthly |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-27 | Preschool (Potty Trained, 3 days/week) | $18,600 | annualized from $1,550 monthly |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-27 | Preschool (Non-Potty Trained, 3 days/week) | $19,500 | annualized from $1,625 monthly |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-27 | Preschool (Potty Trained, 5 days/week) | $23,400 | annualized from $1,950 monthly |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-27 | Preschool (Non-Potty Trained, 5 days/week) | $24,540 | annualized from $2,045 monthly |
| Elementary2026-27 | Kindergarten - Eighth Grade | $29,700 | one payment option, full payment by July 1, 2026 |
| Middle school2026-27 | Kindergarten - Eighth Grade | $29,700 | one payment option, full payment by July 1, 2026 |
Head of school
Sasha Clayton
Head of School
Curriculum & special classes
Hilldale School offers an accelerated curriculum designed for bright, gifted, and twice-exceptional learners from Preschool to Eighth Grade. It emphasizes multilingual learning, including English through the science of reading, Spanish from Kindergarten, and exploration of Latin and Greek roots, with exposure to Mandarin and Russian.
Financial aid
Financial assistance is available, and families are encouraged to apply early through the FAST website. Required documentation includes 1040 tax returns and W-2 forms for both parents for the last two years.
Application fee: $100
Before & after school care
Before school
Students can start early with nurturing care that supports busy families.
After school
Students can stay late with nurturing care that supports busy families, offering homework help, enrichment workshops, and purposeful time to connect with peers.
Cost
Not listed
Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.
Admissions
Hilldale School offers a simple and personalized admissions journey for bright, gifted, and twice-exceptional students, with support every step of the way. Applications are accepted year-round.
Apply by
Rolling admissions
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
$100
What they ask for: Online application, non-refundable application fee ($100 for K-8, $75 for Early Learning Academy), teacher recommendation form (K-8), previous grades/transcripts (First to Eighth Grades), outside testing/evaluation reports, playdate/classroom visit with academic assessment, parent interview. Early Learning Academy requires California Preschool Forms.
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