How much is Keys School tuition?

Tuition at Keys School is $31,860 for grades 1-4; $35,250 for grades 5-8; $37,185 for grades 9-12, per the school's website.

Does Keys School require the ISEE or SSAT?

It depends on the grade: its own assessment for grades 1; the ISEE for grades 2-4.

Does Keys School offer financial aid?

Yes. Keys School reported $1,438,021 in financial aid to 50 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

How many students attend Keys School?

Keys School enrolls 323 students in grades K–8, with about 7 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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Keys School tuition & admissions

Palo Alto, CAGrades K–8Day, coedkeyschool.org

Tuition

$37,185

Highest grade band

Application deadline

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Students

323

7 students per teacher

Admission test

Varies by grade

Tuition

Grades	Day
1-4	$31,860
5-8	$35,250
9-12	$37,185

Financial aid: $1,438,021 to 50 students (about $28,760 each) in 2024, per the school's IRS Form 990.

How to apply

Entry grades	2.5 years to K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Admission test, grades 1	Its own assessment
Admission test, grades 2-4	ISEE
Interview	—
Apply through	School's own portal
Application fee	$60
Deadline	—
Decisions released	—

School facts

Students	323
Teachers (full-time equivalent)	47
Students per teacher	6.9
School days per year	179
Endowment	$4,759,269 (FY2025)
Annual revenue	$17,563,158 (2024)
Head of school pay	$455,775

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Keys School FAQ

How much is Keys School tuition?: Tuition at Keys School is $31,860 for grades 1-4; $35,250 for grades 5-8; $37,185 for grades 9-12, per the school's website.
Does Keys School require the ISEE or SSAT?: It depends on the grade: its own assessment for grades 1; the ISEE for grades 2-4.
Does Keys School offer financial aid?: Yes. Keys School reported $1,438,021 in financial aid to 50 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How many students attend Keys School?: Keys School enrolls 323 students in grades K–8, with about 7 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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Sources: tuition and admissions from keyschool.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.