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The Athenian School tuition & admissions

Danville, CAGrades 6–12Boarding, coedathenian.org

Tuition 2026-27

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Application deadline

January 8

2027

Students

537

8 students per teacher

Admission test

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Tuition 2026-27

The school doesn't publish tuition on its website.

Financial aid: $4,466,819 to 118 students (about $37,854 each) in 2024, per the school's IRS Form 990.

How to apply
Entry grades—
Admission test—
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DeadlineJanuary 8, 2027
Decisions released—
College results, class of 2026
Seniors—
Go to a 4-year college98%
SAT (middle 50%)—
ACT (middle 50%)32–35
AP coursesNone (own advanced courses)
AP exams scored 3+—
National Merit semifinalists—
School facts
Students537
Teachers (full-time equivalent)65
Students per teacher8.2
School days per year172
Endowment$11,383,840 (FY2025)
Annual revenue$35,003,077 (2024)
Head of school pay$215,487
Where graduates went to college (2023-2026)

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From the school's college counseling profile.

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    The Athenian School FAQ
    When is the The Athenian School application deadline?
    The main application deadline is January 8, 2027.
    Does The Athenian School offer financial aid?
    Yes. The Athenian School reported $4,466,819 in financial aid to 118 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
    How many students attend The Athenian School?
    The Athenian School enrolls 537 students in grades 6–12, with about 8 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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    Sources: tuition and admissions from athenian.org (checked Oct 2026); enrollment from the NCES Private School Survey 2023-24; finances from the 2024 IRS Form 990. “—” means we couldn't find it.

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