Tuition and Fees for 2025-2026

List of 3 items.

  • $25,760

    Preschool (Junior Pre-Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten)
  • $28,635

    Lower School (Kindergarten through Grade 5)
  • $31,660

    Middle School (Grades 6, 7 and 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 of $1,000 are due on Friday, March 20, 2026. 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. After-school care and enrichment programs are offered and available at additional cost. Apply to Clairbourn!
*Tuition Refund Plan (TRP) insurance is mandatory for two payment and special arrangement plans, and highly recommended for single payment plans. The insurance premium is typically 1.45% of total tuition and fees.

Affording an Independent School Education at Clairbourn

We understand that choosing the right school is one of the most important or meaningful 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. 

We encourage families to explore the process by filling out the Clarity application found here: Clarity Financial Assistance Application Link. We are here to answer questions, provide support, and work in partnership with you as you complete the application process. Our team is here to answer your questions, offer guidance, and partner with you every step of the way.
 
For questions about Clarity, please email our Director of Business & 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. 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 Dr. 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.