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Tuition

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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 donโ€™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: $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 (includes Open Door Tuition Credit)
  • Current SDJA ECC students: $22,995*
    $10,000 Tuition Credit for three years (through 2nd grade)
  • Students new to SDJA: $25,495*
    $7,500 Tuition Credit for three years (through 2nd grade)
  • All-Inclusive Tuition:1st-5th Grade
  • Before any applicable credits or assistance: $32,995*

*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

  • 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
Does not include personal devices or fees listed below.

Additional Information and Fees