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Spring Hill School (Closed 2026)

250 California Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Spring Hill School Photo #1 - Kindergarten working in the garden. With hands on learning and plan, students can integrate their new understanding of the world.

Spring Hill School Photo #2 - Students exploring tide pools during an overnight camping trip.

Spring Hill School Photo #3 - Who says school can't be fun?!

Spring Hill School Photo #4 - This is the culmination of an integrated project where kindergarteners learned about the ecology of Lassen Volcanic National Park

Spring Hill School Photo #5 - A Mexican market during Community Hour - with some students as vendors and others as shoppers. Everyone learned vocabulary for the experience from Kindergarten to 6th Grade.

Spring Hill School Photo #6 - In the Design Lab, these students are converting 2D shapes into 3D shapes - exercising their spatial visual comprehension and fine motor skills!

Spring Hill School Photo #7 - Reading buddies serve as part of our commitment to establishing cross grade relationships - everyone knowing each and everyone learning together.

Spring Hill School Photo #8 - Students established a battery recycling collection station that started with first making sure the batteries have no more juice.

Spring Hill School Photo #9 - Fall harvest, yum!

Spring Hill School Photo #10 - Celebrating the first day of school at our morning gathering.

Spring Hill School provides a vibrant and supportive learning environment in which each child`s unique gifts are recognized and nurtured, enabling them to reach their highest potential.

Located in Santa Cruz, California, Spring Hill is an independent private school serving TK through sixth grade students who go on to have smooth transitions into middle school and beyond.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Year Founded

1977

School Calendar

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2004

Student Body

Total Students

54 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 52%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

12 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Feb. 27 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$26,400

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Tuition Notes

Sliding scale

% on Financial Aid

43%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$10,000

Admissions Director

Marielle Warren

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Kids ArtMusic

Tech Club

School Notes

Two full time teachers in Kindergarten class ratio 6:1
Class size limit of 16 students in order grades, 14 in Kindergarten/TK
Strong emphasis onhands onlearning & individualized programs in reading and math - children work at the pace that is right for them.
Exceptional language arts, math, algebra, science & design lab programs
Spanish is taught every day in Kindergarten and a minimum of twice a week throughout everyone's time at Spring Hill
Fine arts: music, drama and studio art
Before and after school care

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Spring Hill School cost?

Spring Hill School's tuition is approximately $26,400 for private students.

When is the application deadline for Spring Hill School?

The application deadline for Spring Hill School is Feb. 27 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 27 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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