La Jolla, CA · K–11
Last verified August 20, 2026
2225 Torrey Pines Ln, 92037 · (858) 454-0184
Enrollment
191
Student:teacher
6:1
Published tuition
$10,800–$34,000
Application fee
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Tuition by division
| Division | Grades | Annual tuition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-27 | Toddler Program | $10,800–$24,000 | Half day (2-5 days) and Full day (2-5 days) options |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-27 | Preschool | $14,640–$24,400 | Half day (3-5 days) and Full day (2-5 days) options |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-27 | Prekindergarten | $26,300 | — |
| Elementary2026-27 | Kindergarten - Third Grade | $30,650 | — |
| Elementary2026-27 | Fourth - Fifth Grade | $31,500 | — |
| Middle school2026-27 | Sixth - Eighth Grade | $34,000 | — |
Head of school
John Fowler
Head of School
John Fowler holds a B.S. from California State University, Hayward, and an M.A. in Education Administration from Columbia University.
Curriculum & special classes
The school offers a progressive, project-based, student-focused, and individualized learning approach for Toddler through Eighth Grade. It emphasizes integrated, interdisciplinary teaching with personalized and experiential learning, covering subjects like math, science, writing, reading, art, technology, music, social studies, physical education, and Spanish.
Financial aid
The Children’s School is committed to serving a diverse student body and offers tuition assistance to qualified families for Prekindergarten-8th Grade. Families can apply for tuition assistance and may also opt for a monthly payment plan through FACTS Management Company.
Before & after school care
Before school
Kids' Club Extended Care: Before school 7:00 - 8:30AM
After school
Kids' Club Extended Care: After school 3:15 - 6:00PM
Cost
$16.00/hour for both before and after school Kids' Club Extended Care
Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.
Admissions
The Children’s School welcomes families from all backgrounds and seeks a diverse student body. The Admissions Office helps families learn about the program through tours and discussions. The school looks forward to learning about applying families.
Apply by
February 1, 2027: Priority Application & Tuition Assistance Deadline for New Families for the 2027-28 School Year. Applications are still being accepted.
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
Not listed
What they ask for: Age requirements (Toddler: 25-months by Sep 1; Preschool: 3 by Dec 1, potty trained; Prekindergarten: 4 by Sep 1; Kindergarten: 5 by Sep 1). Assessments are used for First-Eighth Grade, relying on information regarding success in previous schools for transfer students.
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