Stratford School

410 Llagas Road Morgan Hill, CA 95037
www.stratfordschools.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $11,730
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 106 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $11,730
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1994
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
106 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten:$12,290 (10 month half day mornings), $16,390 (10 month full day), $19,570 (12 month full day) Kindergarten:$20,480 Elementary (1st-5th Grade):$24,110
Admissions Director
Brigitte Heiser
Application URL

School Notes

  • Carden Academy Morgan Hill is a place where children experience the joy of learning, the satisfaction gained from doing for others, and the beauty of art and music.
  • Carden students learn more than the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic.
  • They learn to believe in themselves and their abilities, to find peace and pleasure in giving and sharing, and to explore the world around them with open eyes and open minds.
  • Carden students graduate from 8th grade with a love of learning, an appreciation for life, and an excellent grasp of all academic subjects.
  • With a solid foundation of basic skills, they are well prepared for advanced learning.
  • At Carden Academy Morgan Hill, students have the best of the past, present, and future: traditional learning methods, a sequential and interrelated curriculum based on the classics, and an historic setting, all complemented by state-of-the-art technology and resources.
  • In this safe and beautiful environment, young children grow into wonderfully poised young adults.
  • School Motto: Summa Spes, Summa Res (Highest Hopes, Highest Things)
  • Carden Academy Morgan Hill is a place where children experience the joy of learning, the satisfaction gained from doing for others, and the beauty of art and music.
  • Carden students learn more than the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic.
  • They learn to believe in themselves and their abilities, to find peace and pleasure in giving and sharing, and to explore the world around them with open eyes and open minds.
  • Carden students graduate from 8th grade with a love of learning, an appreciation for life, and an excellent grasp of all academic subjects.
  • With a solid foundation of basic skills, they are well prepared for advanced learning.
  • At Carden Academy Morgan Hill, students have the best of the past, present, and future: traditional learning methods, a sequential and interrelated curriculum based on the classics, and an historic setting, all complemented by state-of-the-art technology and resources.
  • In this safe and beautiful environment, young children grow into wonderfully poised young adults.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Stratford School cost?
Stratford School's tuition is approximately $11,730 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Stratford School?
The application deadline for Stratford School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Morgan Hill, CA is $18,145 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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