Tuition
Tuition information
We understand that investing in a private school experience infused with Jewish values can be a significant commitment. We are dedicated to making high-quality education accessible in order to foster a welcoming, vibrant, and strong community where students grow personally and academically. The admissions office is here to answer any questions about tuition and affordability. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to (858) 704-3700 or studentservices@sdja.com.
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Early Childhood Center
Tuition rates are for the current 2025-2026 school year. Tuition for the 2026-2027 school year will be available after the new year.
Tuition for 18 months - 4 years
- Part-time (5 days per week)
- 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: $15,685
- 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM: $19,165
- Full-time (5 days per week)
- 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM: $21,405
- 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM: $23,620
- Plus After-School Care, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM: $24,970
- Plus After-School Care, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM: $28,100
Tuition for Pre-K (5 years old by 9/1/2025)
- Full-time (5 days per week)
- 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM: $21,405
- 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM: $23,620
- Plus After-School Care, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM: $24,970
- Plus After-School Care, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM: $28,100
Included in Tuition:
- Lion Parent Association (LPA) Dues
Golda Meir Lower School
Kindergarten-5th Grade
- All-Inclusive Tuition: Kindergarten
- Current SDJA ECC students: $21,000*
- Students new to SDJA: $22,500*
Kindergarten tuition rates are for the 2026-2027 school year.
- All-Inclusive Tuition:1st-5th Grade
- Before any applicable credits or assistance: $32,995*
1st-5th grade tuition rates are for the current 2025-2026 school year. Tuition for the 2026-2027 school year will be available after the new year.
*Included in Tuition:
- Daily Lunch
- Student Activities
- Student Materials
- Technology Devices
- Lion Parent Association (LPA) Dues
- Experiential Education and Trips
- Yearbook
Does not include uniforms or fees listed below.
Maimonides Upper School
6th-12th Grade
Tuition rates are for the current 2025-2026 school year. Tuition for the 2026-2027 school year will be available after the new year.
- All-Inclusive Tuition: 6th-8th grade
- Before any applicable credits or assistance: $38,995*
- All-Inclusive Tuition: 9th-12th grade
- Before any applicable credits or assistance: $41,300*
*Included in Tuition:
- Daily Lunch
- Student Activities
- Athletics
- Lion Parent Association (LPA) Dues
- Experiential Education and Trips (excluding the Senior Trip)
- Textbooks (with the exception of AP textbooks and novels for humanities courses)
- Yearbook