Prep schools in California
7 verified school profiles in California, including 4 with boarding programs. Tuition starts around $30,000/year before financial aid. Every figure lists its source year — always verify with the school.
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9-12
Cate School
Carpinteria, CA
Day $70,990Boarding $87,34025% receive aid
day
7-12
Harvard-Westlake School
Los Angeles, CA
Day $46,50019% receive aid
day
K-12
Head-Royce School
Oakland, CA
Day $50,00020% receive aid
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9-12, PG
Idyllwild Arts Academy
Idyllwild, CA
Day $30,000Boarding $68,00042% receive aid
day
7-12
Marlborough School
Los Angeles, CA
Day $57,85025% receive aid
boarding
9-12
The Thacher School
Ojai, CA
Boarding $79,60035% receive aid
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9-12
The Webb Schools
Claremont, CA
Day $54,000Boarding $78,00035% receive aid
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