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Tuition

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Tuition information for 2024-25

Priority deadline for the tuition assistance application is due by Thursday, February 1st.

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.

Early Childhood Center

Tuition for 18 months - 4 years

  • Part-time (5 days per week)
  • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: $14,800
  • 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM: $18,080
  • Full-time (5 days per week)
  • 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM: $20,195
  • 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM: $22,285
  • Plus After-School Care, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM: $23,560
  • Plus After-School Care, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM: $26,510

Tuition for Pre-K (5 years old by 12/31/23)

  • Full-time (5 days per week)
  • 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM: $20,195
  • 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM: $22,285
  • Plus After-School Care, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM: $23,560
  • Plus After-School Care, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM: $26,510

Included in Tuition:

  • Lion Parent Association (LPA) Dues

Golda Meir Lower School

Kindergarten-5th Grade

  • Kindergarten: Open Door Tuition Credit
  • Current SDJA ECC students: $21,985
    $10,000 Tuition Credit for three years (through 2nd grade)
  • Students new to SDJA: $24,485
    $7,500 Tuition Credit for three years (through 2nd grade)
  • Tuition:1st-5th Grade
  • Before any applicable credits or assistance: $31,985

Included in Tuition:

  • Community Dining
  • Student Activities
  • Student Materials
  • Technology Devices
  • Lion Parent Association (LPA) Dues
  • Experiential Education and Trips

Maimonides Upper School

6th-12th Grade

  • Tuition: 6th-8th grade
  • Before any applicable credits or assistance: $37,720
  • Tuition: 9th-12th grade
  • Before any applicable credits or assistance: $39,935

Included in Tuition:

  • Community Dining
  • 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)

Additional Information and Fees