Stevenson School Carmel Campus (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 208 students
Yearly Tuition: $36,100
Acceptance rate: 35%
Application Deadline: Feb. 1
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Stevenson School Carmel Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Stevenson School Carmel Campus
Pre-K	16
Kind	18
1	19
2	16
3	14
4	18
5	21
6	28
7	31
8	27

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2016

Campus Size

5 acres

Student Body

Total Students

208 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

28%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

53%

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Feb. 1

Yearly Tuition Cost

$36,100

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Tuition Notes

Tuition for PK is $23,000

% on Financial Aid

30%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$20,500

Acceptance Rate

35%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Katie Willis

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$64.7 million

School Notes

At Stevenson's Carmel Campus, we believe that learning is most meaningful when it is joyful, engaging, and connected to the real world.
Our philosophy is rooted in creating a strong foundation for lifelong learning through inquiry, exploration, and responsive community practices.

At Stevenson's Carmel Campus, we believe that learning is most meaningful when it is joyful, engaging, and connected to the real world. Our philosophy is rooted in creating a strong foundation for lifelong learning through inquiry, exploration, and responsive community practices.
We engage students in inquiry-based experiences that invite them to ask questions, investigate ideas, and apply their learning in hands-on ways. Whether studying local habitats, exploring history through storytelling, or collaborating on math investigations, students are encouraged to see learning as both personal and purposeful.
Beyond the classroom, our enriched after-school programs, including hands-on classes in cooking, fashion design, digital fabrication, gardening, service and robotics, inspire creativity and innovation, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to explore and develop their unique talents and voices.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Stevenson School Carmel Campus cost?

Stevenson School Carmel Campus's tuition is approximately $36,100 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Stevenson School Carmel Campus?

The acceptance rate of Stevenson School Carmel Campus is 35%, which is lower than the national average of 81%. Stevenson School Carmel Campus's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.

What is Stevenson School Carmel Campus's ranking?

Stevenson School Carmel Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Stevenson School Carmel Campus?

The application deadline for Stevenson School Carmel Campus is Feb. 1.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Monterey County, CA is $20,239 for elementary schools and $26,552 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Monterey County, CA is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).