Tuition & Affordability
An Investment in Your Child's Future
At Sacramento Country Day, we view tuition as an investment in a transformative education—one that develops confident, capable, and compassionate leaders. The cost of tuition can sometimes seem like a barrier for families, and our goal is to make a Country Day education within reach for families who connect with our mission.
To support this commitment, we offer need-based tuition assistance to eligible families. For the 2025-26 school year:
- We awarded approximately $3.9 million in tuition assistance across every grade level.
- 40% of our students received financial aid.
- 75% of our students on tuition assistance received between $5,000 to $21,000 in aid per student.
Annual tuition is conscientiously scheduled with affordability, program excellence, and long-term sustainability in mind—ensuring we can continue to offer the region’s most dynamic academic experience led by exceptional faculty.
Applications for admission and tuition assistance are reviewed separately and simultaneously. If you’re inspired by what Country Day offers, our admission team is here to help!
2025-2026 Tuition
Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten: $26,000
1st – 5th grades: $29,830
6th – 8th grades: $32,300
9th – 12th grades: $35,680
International (9th-12th): $43,000
Tuition includes Parents’ Association membership, local field trips, and athletics participation. Parent volunteerism and financial donations are not required; however, as an independent school, we aim for 100% philanthropic participation from families as possible.
Tuition Payment Plans
- Non-refundable deposits are submitted with signed contracts at the time of enrollment. Deposits are applicable to tuition and serve as a first payment.
- Annual plan: One payment billed July 1 and due July 20
- Semi-annual plan: First payment billed July 1. Second payment billed November 1.
- Monthly plan: Balance of tuition billed on the first of the month July through April.
Fees
Country Day families could expect these fees during the school year.
