At Carden Conejo School, our tuition reflects the high-quality, personalized education your child will receive, from our dedicated faculty and small class sizes, to our time-tested curriculum. We invite you to review our tuition structure below and contact our admissions team with any questions.
2026-2027 Tuition Information
Monthly Tuition
- Half-Day (12:30 pm pickup) – $1,250 per month
- Full Day (2:00 pm pickup) – $1,550 per month
- Extended Day (5:30 pm pickup) – $1,750 per month
Miscellaneous
- No after school care
- $20/hour late fee – limit of 5 hours a month before the child is moved up to the next tuition tier.
- Field trips will be for an additional charge
Annual Tuition
- Transitional Kindergarten – $16,150
- Kindergarten – 5th Grade – $19,195
Annual Books, Supplies, Technology Fees
- Transitional Kindergarten – $650
- Kindergarten-5th Grade – $975
Returning Student Tuition Deposit
- Non-Refundable Enrollment Deposit (credited towards annual tuition) – $1,500
- New Student Fee – $1,500 for first child and $500 for each additional child
Play Program/After Care (optional)
- Kindergarten & 1st Grade: 2:00pm – 5:30pm at $15/hour
- 2nd-6th Grade: 2:00pm – 5:30pm at $15/hour
Additional Charges
- Uniforms
- Field Trips
Sibling Discount:
- Child 1 – Full Price
- Child 2 – 10% off tuition
- Child 3 – 15% off tuition
- Child 4+ – 20% off tuition
Tuition Payment Choices:
- Annual: Entire tuition is paid by June 1, 2026. Optional purchase of “Tuition Refund Plan” insurance (“TRP”) equal to 4% of tuition.
- Biannual: 50% of tuition is due on June 1, 2026 and 50% is due on January 1, 2027. Required purchase of TRP equal to 4% of tuition.
- Monthly: A one-time service charge of 4% of tuition is due on June 1, 2026. Required purchase of TRP equal to 4% of tuition. The first tuition payment (1/10 of tuition) is due on June 1, 2026. The remaining eleven monthly payments are due on the first of each month thereafter. The final payment is due on April 1, 2027.
Annual Tuition
- $24,380
Annual Books, Supplies, Technology
- Books & Supplies: $975
- Technology Fee: $750
Returning Student Tuition Deposit
- Non-Refundable Enrollment Deposit (credited towards annual tuition) – $1,500
- New Student Fee – $1,500 for first child and $500 for each additional child
Play Program/After Care (optional)
- 3:00pm – 5:30pm at $15/hour
Additional Charges
- Uniforms
- Field Trips
- Orchestra Instrument Rental
Sibling Discount:
- Child 1 – Full Price
- Child 2 – 10% off tuition
- Child 3 – 15% off tuition
- Child 4+ – 20% off tuition
Tuition Payment Choices:
- Annual: Entire tuition is paid by June 1, 2026. Optional purchase of “Tuition Refund Plan” insurance (“TRP”) equal to 4% of tuition.
- Biannual: 50% of tuition is due on June 1, 2026 and 50% is due on January 1, 2027. Required purchase of TRP equal to 4% of tuition.
- Monthly: A one-time service charge of 4% of tuition is due on June 1, 2026. Required purchase of TRP equal to 4% of tuition. The first tuition payment (1/10 of tuition) is due on June 1, 2026. The remaining eleven monthly payments are due on the first of each month thereafter. The final payment is due on April 1, 2027.
Financial Aid
Families enrolled at Carden Conejo School in TK–7th Grades that can demonstrate financial need, may apply for tuition assistance by submitting an online tuition assistance application at secure.tads.com. A processing fee will be payable to TADS at the time of submission.
Applications for the 2027-2028 school year will be open in September 2027.
Need-Based Tuition Assistance
Like many independent schools, Carden Conejo School has partnered with TADS, a third-party administrator, to assist in determining a family’s ability to contribute to educational expenses. Our Tuition Assistance Committee uses this assessment, along with any additional information regarding special circumstances, to make tuition assistance aid award decisions, taking into consideration our financial aid budget for any given year.
Families requesting tuition assistance must reapply each school year.
Funds for tuition assistance are limited. Priority consideration will be given to those families who submit their applications by February 19th, 2027. Interested families should make every effort to meet the February 19th, 2027 priority filing deadline. Applications received after this date will be considered based on any remaining funds available.
In order to receive notification of a tuition assistance award, an applicant must have received an offer of admission for the 2027-2028 school year. Family notification of tuition assistance amounts will be sent on March 12th, 2027.
Use this financial aid worksheet to guide you through the application process.
How to Apply
All families must fully complete a two-step process in order to receive tuition assistance:
- Step #1 is to complete the online application at secure.tads.com and submit the required documentation (including prior year tax returns, revenue and expenses verification, pay stubs, and Form 4506-T), as specified in the application. Priority consideration is given to those who apply by February 19th, 2027.
- Step #2 requires submission of all remaining documents requested for review and verification by TADS (including completed current year tax returns, K-1’s etc.). All requested documentation must be submitted to TADS no later than February 19th, 2027.
Tuition assistance awards will be considered preliminary and remain as such until the school receives notification from TADS that all documents, including tax returns, have been submitted. Discrepancies will be evaluated and awards may be adjusted or revoked if deemed appropriate by the Tuition Assistance Committee.
- For questions regarding financial need or your specific award, contact Carden Conejo’s Chief Operations Officer, Eric Schwartz at [email protected] or (805) 497-7005.
- For more information or specific questions about the application process for Tuition Assistance, please contact the TADS Parent Helpline at (800) 884-8237 or [email protected].
