Tuition at Hillbrook
Our Commitment
At Hillbrook, we see and value every student and every day is a journey of challenge, purpose, and joy. We know that families choose Hillbrook because they care deeply about their children and their education. A family’s investment in a Hillbrook education is both a significant and consequential one, and we take seriously our charge to deliver on this investment and to carefully steward the resources with which we’re entrusted.
TUITION & What's Included
From advanced math pathways and vibrant co-curriculars to immersive off-campus experiences and personalized student support, your tuition fuels the innovation and care that define a Hillbrook education. Below, we outline what tuition does and does not include so families can plan with clarity and confidence.
Tuition at Hillbrook for the 2025-26 school year is:
- Lower School (grades JK-4): $45,500
- Middle School (grades 5-8): $47,500
- Upper School (grades 9-12) $61,000
TUITION includes:
Bus transportation
Shuttle from Caltrain
Shuttle between campuses
Textbooks and materials for the school year
Laptops and iPads
Yearbooks
Local field trips
Middle school grade level overnight trips
Athletic uniforms
TUITION DOES NOT include:
Lunch
JK - 8th Grade Uniforms
JK - 4th Grade Extended Care*
Enrichment Classes*
Optional overnight trips*
*Flexible Tuition rates apply
Flexible Tuition
For students entering K-12
For 90 years, Hillbrook School has been committed to serving children from diverse socio-economic backgrounds—beginning with our earliest scholars, many of whom were wards of the state. Today, 30%+ of students benefit from our Flexible Tuition program, a key way that our school lives our Commitment to Community & Belonging. Our Flexible Tuition program is available to students entering kindergarten through 12th grade with tuition ranging from partial assistance to nearly full coverage. Our Read Beyond Scholars Program additionally provides full tuition and wrap-around services for students from historically under-served and marginalized communities.
This balance of inclusivity and sustainability ensures that curiosity, not financial circumstance, shapes who can thrive here.
Flexible Tuition is offered to a family based on individual need. Eligibility for admission to Hillbrook is determined independent of an application for Hillbrook's Flexible Tuition Program.
Applying for Flexible Tuition
Hillbrook partners with Clarity to process and manage Flexible Tuition applications. To get started, please download the Clarity App (or visit their website), create an account, and select "Hillbrook" as your school. The application typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete, and you can save your progress at any time.
There is a $60 fee per family, and Flexible Tuition is shared with admission decisions to admitted families. Please visit our quick guide below, or find a more comprehensive version here.
A Quick Guide to using Clarity
Hillbrook exhausts its Flexible Tuition budget each March during the admissions process. Families who do not apply for Flexible Tuition by the deadline are not eligible to apply in future years unless they face a significant change in financial circumstances. Families who receive Flexible Tuition must reapply each year and demonstrate continued qualification. For questions or to discuss eligibility, please contact CFO & COO Margaret Randazzo.
Flexible Tuition Deadlines:
Returning Families: December 1, 2025
New Families: January 22rd, 2026
Key Admission Dates & Deadlines:
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January 22, 2026 - Admission and Flexible Tuition Applications deadline
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January 29, 2026 - Supplemental materials deadline
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March 20, 2026 - Admissions notification date