How much is Children's Day School tuition?

For 2026-27, tuition at Children's Day School is $48,895 for grades Preschool-Grade 4; $49,830 for grades Grades 5-8, per the school's website.

Does Children's Day School require the ISEE or SSAT?

Children's Day School does not require an admission test.

When is the Children's Day School application deadline?

The main application deadline is January 12, 2027. Families apply through Ravenna.

Does Children's Day School offer financial aid?

Yes. Children's Day School reported $4,707,675 in financial aid to 145 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

How many students attend Children's Day School?

Children's Day School enrolls 460 students in grades Pre-K–8, with about 6 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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Children's Day School tuition & admissions

San Francisco, CAGrades Pre-K–8Day, coedReligious affiliationcds-sf.org

Tuition 2026-27

$49,830

Highest grade band

Application deadline

January 12

2027

Students

460

6 students per teacher

Admission test

None

Tuition 2026-27

Grades	Day
Preschool-Grade 4	$48,895
Grades 5-8	$49,830

Financial aid: $4,707,675 to 145 students (about $32,467 each) in 2024, per the school's IRS Form 990.

How to apply

Entry grades	PreK, TK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Admission test, grades Preschool-K	No test
Admission test, grades 1-8	No test
Interview	Required
Apply through	Ravenna
Application fee	$100
Deadline	January 12, 2027
Decisions released	—

School facts

Students	460
Teachers (full-time equivalent)	69
Students per teacher	5.7
School days per year	175
Endowment	$4,380,497 (FY2025)
Annual revenue	$25,862,026 (2024)
Head of school pay	$555,881

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Children's Day School FAQ

How much is Children's Day School tuition?: For 2026-27, tuition at Children's Day School is $48,895 for grades Preschool-Grade 4; $49,830 for grades Grades 5-8, per the school's website.
Does Children's Day School require the ISEE or SSAT?: Children's Day School does not require an admission test.
When is the Children's Day School application deadline?: The main application deadline is January 12, 2027. Families apply through Ravenna.
Does Children's Day School offer financial aid?: Yes. Children's Day School reported $4,707,675 in financial aid to 145 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How many students attend Children's Day School?: Children's Day School enrolls 460 students in grades Pre-K–8, with about 6 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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Sources: tuition and admissions from cds-sf.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.