Tuition and Fees for 2026-2027

List of 3 items.

  • $26,920

    Preschool (Junior Pre-Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten)
  • $29,930

    Lower School (Kindergarten through Grade 5)
  • $33,085

    Middle School (Grades 6 through 8)
A $100 application fee is due with your application. When accepted, the enrollment contract, non-refundable deposit of $1,500, and New Student Fee (added to the Enrollment Agreement Contract) of $1,000 are due on Friday, March 19, 2027. Payment plans are available: Single Payment Plan (due June 1) and Two Payments Plan (50% due June 1, 50% due December 1)*
 
Annual dues for the Clairbourn Families Association are $150 per child (added to the Enrollment Agreement Contract). 

After-school care and enrichment programs can be found here.
*Tuition Refund Plan (TRP) insurance is highly recommended for single payment plans and mandatory for any other payment arrangements. The insurance premium is typically 1.45% of total tuition and fees. Click here for more information about the Tuition Refund Plan.

Affording an Independent School Education at Clairbourn

We understand that choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a family will make—and that affordability is a key part of that decision. At Clairbourn, we are committed to making a Clairbourn education accessible to families through our financial assistance program. *Important: Before applying for Financial Assistance, we ask that you please read our Financial Assistance Frequently Asked Questions here: Frequently Asked Questions. 

We encourage families to explore the process by filling out the Clarity application found here: Clarity Financial Assistance Application. We are here to answer questions, provide support, and partner with you as you complete the application process. 
 
For questions about Clarity, please email our Director of Business and Finance, Rebecca Berge, at rberge@clairbourn.org.

Merit Scholarships

Merit Scholarships are open to all newly applying students in grades 6, 7, and 8. Students will be awarded a Merit Scholarship based on qualifying grades and Teacher Recommendation Forms. Merit Scholarships can be combined with Tuition Assistance based on demonstrated need.
For Frequently Asked Questions about Tuition and Tuition Assistance, please click here.
Applicants applying for a Merit Scholarship must complete all necessary steps of the admissions process to be considered for a Merit Scholarship. Merit Scholarships can only be considered during the regular admission season; applications are due by February 20. These include the following: Application for Admission, Teacher Recommendation Form, School Transcripts, Writing Sample, and a campus visit. Candidates will be notified about the Merit Scholarship at the same time they receive an acceptance. Please contact our Director of Enrollment Management, Marianne Ryan, at mryan@clairbourn.org if you have questions.
8400 Huntington Drive | San Gabriel, CA 91775 626.286.3108 | info@clairbourn.org
 
Private School Education for Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School & Middle School. Serving Families in the Pasadena Area and San Gabriel Valley. Clairbourn is a 501(c)3 charitable organization (K-12 Private Schools) and accredited by CAIS and WASC. Child Care Facility license # 191500903.