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 2026-2027 school year.
Tuition for 18 months - Pre-K (4 years)
- Part-time (5 days per week)
- 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: $16,940
- 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM: $20,695
*Limited three-day spots for the 1-year-old and 2-year-old programs may be available. For more information contact the ECC office at preschool@sdja.com.
- Full-time (5 days per week)
- 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM: $23,120
- 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM: $25,510
- Plus After-School Care, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM: $26,970
- Plus After-School Care, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM: $29,890
Tuition for Transitional-Kindergarten (TK) (5 years old by 12/1/2026)
- Full-time (5 days per week)
- 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM: $23,120
- 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM: $25,510
- Plus After-School Care, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM: $26,970
- Plus After-School Care, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM: $29,890
Included in Tuition:
- Lion Parent Association (LPA) Dues
Golda Meir Lower School
Kindergarten-5th Grade
Tuition rates are for the 2026-2027 school year.
- Tuition: Kindergarten
- Current SDJA ECC students
Base Tuition: $18,760 + Fees: $2,240 - Students new to SDJA:
Base Tuition: $20,260 + Fees: $2,240
- Tuition:1st-5th Grade
- Base Tuition: $32,750 + Fees $2,240
Included in Fees:
- Daily Lunch
- Student Activities
- Student Materials
- Technology Devices
- Lion Parent Association (LPA) Dues
- Experiential Education and Trips
- Yearbook
Note: SDJA utilizes an enhanced security protocol to ensure the safety of all our students, staff, and families. A $600 non-refundable fee PER FAMILY is added to the annual tuition.
Maimonides Upper School
6th-12th Grade
Tuition rates are for the 2026-2027 school year.
- Tuition: 6th-8th grade
- Base Tuition: $37,550 + Fees $3,800
- Tuition: 9th-12th grade
- Base Tuition: $39,550 + Fees $4,215
Included in Fees:
- 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
Note: SDJA utilizes an enhanced security protocol to ensure the safety of all our students, staff, and families. A $600 non-refundable fee PER FAMILY is added to the annual tuition.