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affording Parker


Tuition & Financial Assistance

Parker seeks to enroll students that will contribute to and flourish in our community regardless of income. As part of the School's ongoing commitment to access, affordability, and diversity, Parker offers need-based financial assistance and flexible payment plans.

Parker is committed to increasing educational access for all qualified candidates.

$7,025,000allocated for financial assistance this academic year

24%of students receive financial assistance

$22,730average need-based award

How to Apply for Financial Assistance

School Tuition

2023 - 2024 Academic Year

What's Included in Tuition
  • Lunch (Junior Kindergarten - Grade 12)
  • Required learning materials (Junior Kindergarten - Grade 5)
  • Camp charges (Grade 6 - 7)
  • Yearbooks (Junior Kindergarten - Grade 12)
  • Tuition supports select Parents Association events
Payment Plans

Francis Parker School offers two installment payment plans to parents: 2 equal installments or 12 equal installments. Tuition Refund Insurance is required if a payment plan is used. The payment plan may not cover incidental fees or expenses.

To find out more, contact our Student Billing office at studentbilling@francisparker.org.

A non-refundable deposit of $2000, applied to tuition, is required for each student in the spring to hold their spot for the following academic year.

Additional Expenses

2023 - 2024 Academic Year

Lower School

Required and optional expenses not covered by tuition include:

Required:

  • School Uniforms: ~$400 per student
  • One-time New Student Fee: $1000 per student (new students only)

Optional:

  • Transportation: More Information Here
  • Extended Day Program: More Information Here 

Financial Assistance recipients also receive assistance with most additional expenses, including books, transportation, and more. For more information, contact our Financial Assistance office at finassistance@francisparker.org.

Middle School

Required and optional expenses not covered by tuition include:

Required:

  • Books: ~$400-$500 per student
  • School Uniforms: ~$500 per student
  • Physical Education Uniforms: $140 per student
  • Discovery Week: Varies (8th Grade only)
  • One-time New Student Fee: $1500 per student (new students only)

Optional:

  • Transportation: More Information Here
  • Extended Day Program: More Information Here 

Financial Assistance recipients also receive assistance with most additional expenses, including books, transportation, and more. For more information, contact our Financial Assistance office at finassistance@francisparker.org.

Upper School

Required and optional expenses not covered by tuition include:

Required:

  • Books: ~$400-$600 per student
  • School Uniforms: ~$500 per student
  • Interim Week: Varies
  • Senior and Graduation Activities: $300 (Grade 12 only)
  • One-time New Student Fee: $2500 per student (new students only)

Optional:

  • Transportation: More Information Here
  • Extended Day Program: More Information Here 

Financial Assistance recipients also receive assistance with most additional expenses, including books, transportation, and more. For more information, contact our Financial Assistance office at finassistance@francisparker.org.

What makes a Parker education exceptional?

World-Class Faculty

Beautiful, modern Facilities

Diverse Programming

Character Education

Individualized Attention

Financial Assistance

How to Apply

  1. Create a Clarity account at clarityapp.com
  2. Submit your Clarity application (on average, this takes 25-30 minutes)
  3. Complete the Francis Parker School admissions application process for Lower School, Middle School, or Upper School, as appropriate.
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Important Dates

October 1, 2023

Applications Open

February 1, 2024

Application Deadline

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Francis Parker School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school for students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 from across San Diego County. Parker's mission is to inspire a diverse community of independent thinkers whose academic excellence, global perspective and strength of character prepare them to make a meaningful difference in the world.

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