Enrollment
463
Student:teacher
5:1
Published tuition
$2,500–$42,850
Application fee
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Tuition by division
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Head of school
Nisa Frank
Head of School
Nisa Frank joined Prospect Sierra in 2019 after serving as the Head of Lower School at The Hamlin School in San Francisco. She holds a BS in child and adolescent development from San Francisco State University, an M.S. Ed. in early childhood education from Bank Street College of Education, and a M.S. Ed. in private school leadership from Teachers College at Columbia University.
Curriculum & special classes
Prospect Sierra offers a TK-8 curriculum that prepares students to be thoughtful innovators. It combines impactful academic experiences with a keen understanding of human emotions, emphasizing self-knowledge, intellectual engagement, and care for others.
Financial aid
Prospect Sierra offers a Flexible Tuition program, dedicating 16% of its operating budget ($3.6 million) to make education accessible to families from a wide range of financial backgrounds. They also partner with organizations for two full-tuition opportunities: The Children’s Education Initiative (K applicants) and Equity Action Program (middle school applicants).
Before & after school care
Before school
Not listed
After school
Extended program (optional, and an additional cost beyond tuition). Full-tuition opportunities (TCEI and EAP) include after-school care.
Cost
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Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.
Admissions
Prospect Sierra offers a clear and welcoming admissions process for both TK and K-8 applicants. Families submit an inquiry, learn about programs through information sessions and campus visits, then submit an application. The process includes a parent/guardian conversation and a student visit, with decisions released in February (TK) or March (K-8).
Apply by
January 23, 2026 (for new families seeking Flexible Tuition); while the deadline has passed, applications are still being accepted as space allows.
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
Not listed
What they ask for: Inquiry form, application, parent/guardian conversation, student visit.
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