How much is Carlthorp School tuition?

For 2026-27, tuition at Carlthorp School is $43,190 for grades K-6, per the school's website.

Does Carlthorp School require the ISEE or SSAT?

Carlthorp School requires its own assessment for applicants.

When is the Carlthorp School application deadline?

The main application deadline is November 1, 2026, and decisions are released March 12, 2027. Families apply through Blackbaud Parent Portal.

Does Carlthorp School offer financial aid?

Yes. Carlthorp School reported $944,370 in financial aid to 34 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

How many students attend Carlthorp School?

Carlthorp School enrolls 280 students in grades K–6, with about 4 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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Carlthorp School tuition & admissions

Santa Monica, CAGrades K–6Day, coedcarlthorp.org

Tuition 2026-27

$43,190

Application deadline

November 1

2026

Students

280

4 students per teacher

Admission test

Own test

Tuition 2026-27

Grades	Day
K-6	$43,190

Financial aid: $944,370 to 34 students (about $27,776 each) in 2024, per the school's IRS Form 990.

How to apply

Entry grades	K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Admission test, grades K	Its own assessment
Admission test, grades 1-6	Its own assessment
Interview	Required
Apply through	Blackbaud Parent Portal
Application fee	—
Deadline	November 1, 2026
Decisions released	March 12, 2027

School facts

Students	280
Teachers (full-time equivalent)	63
Students per teacher	4.5
School days per year	167
Endowment	$39,788,320 (FY2025)
Annual revenue	$16,552,001 (2024)
Head of school pay	$538,233

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Carlthorp School FAQ

How much is Carlthorp School tuition?: For 2026-27, tuition at Carlthorp School is $43,190 for grades K-6, per the school's website.
Does Carlthorp School require the ISEE or SSAT?: Carlthorp School requires its own assessment for applicants.
When is the Carlthorp School application deadline?: The main application deadline is November 1, 2026, and decisions are released March 12, 2027. Families apply through Blackbaud Parent Portal.
Does Carlthorp School offer financial aid?: Yes. Carlthorp School reported $944,370 in financial aid to 34 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How many students attend Carlthorp School?: Carlthorp School enrolls 280 students in grades K–6, with about 4 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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Sources: tuition and admissions from carlthorp.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.