How much is The Carey School tuition?

For 2026-27, tuition at The Carey School is $38,669 for grades Preschool 3s and Pre-K; $46,173 for grades K-5, per the school's website.

Does The Carey School require the ISEE or SSAT?

It depends on the grade: no test for grades Preschool-K; its own assessment for grades 1-5.

Does The Carey School offer financial aid?

Yes. The Carey School reported $1,001,452 in financial aid to 36 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

How many students attend The Carey School?

The Carey School enrolls 290 students in grades Pre-K–5, with about 7 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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The Carey School tuition & admissions

San Mateo, CAGrades Pre-K–5Day, coedcareyschool.org

Tuition 2026-27

$46,173

Highest grade band

Application deadline

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Students

290

7 students per teacher

Admission test

Varies by grade

Tuition 2026-27

Grades	Day
Preschool 3s and Pre-K	$38,669
K-5	$46,173

Financial aid: $1,001,452 to 36 students (about $27,818 each) in 2024, per the school's IRS Form 990.

How to apply

Entry grades	Preschool, Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Admission test, grades Preschool-K	No test
Admission test, grades 1-5	Its own assessment
Interview	Required
Apply through	Ravenna
Application fee	—
Deadline	—
Decisions released	March 18, 2027

School facts

Students	290
Teachers (full-time equivalent)	35
Students per teacher	7.2
School days per year	180
Endowment	$5,560,938 (FY2025)
Annual revenue	$16,555,972 (2024)
Head of school pay	$481,471

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The Carey School FAQ

How much is The Carey School tuition?: For 2026-27, tuition at The Carey School is $38,669 for grades Preschool 3s and Pre-K; $46,173 for grades K-5, per the school's website.
Does The Carey School require the ISEE or SSAT?: It depends on the grade: no test for grades Preschool-K; its own assessment for grades 1-5.
Does The Carey School offer financial aid?: Yes. The Carey School reported $1,001,452 in financial aid to 36 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How many students attend The Carey School?: The Carey School enrolls 290 students in grades Pre-K–5, with about 7 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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Sources: tuition and admissions from careyschool.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.