ADMISSIONS
Donum Dei Classical Academy offers your family a rigorous classical Christian education in a joyful, faith-filled community.
A Donum Dei education is an investment in classical Christian formation that shapes the whole person — mind, heart, and soul. From our inception, we have sought to make a top-notch education affordable and accessible and we offer robust tuition assistance according to a family’s needs for TK to 8th Grade. In addition, The Nest Preschool offers two program schedules to provide flexibility for working parents.
Preschool
3:15 PM PICK-UP
$1,980/month
5:30 PM PICK-UP
$2,205/month
Structured learning, outdoor play, and rest time, with early or extended pick-up.
TK - 5th grade
2026-2027 rates
$23,200/year
15% enrollment deposit required to secure your child's spot and will be applied toward tuition.
6th grade - 8th grade
2026-2027 rates
$23,200/year
15% enrollment deposit required to secure your child's spot and will be applied toward tuition.
33%
Families Offered Tuition Assistance
Tuition should never be the sole barrier to enrollment to Donum Dei. Through the generous support of donors, church partners, and the broader community, we offer meaningful tuition assistance to families who demonstrate need.
1
Inquire
Schedule a Campus Tour or Open House
2
Apply
Complete an application for enrollment and tuition assistance (if applicable)
3
Student Visit Day
Your child shadows a classroom and completes an academic and social assessment
4
Parent Interview
Meet with Admissions Team to review partnership
5
Acceptance
Family receives acceptance letter and tuition information from admissions team
6
Notification
Applicant's family has one week to notify admissions team of enrollment decision
September 25, 2026
Donum Dei Fall Open House & Applications Open
September 28, 2026
Campus Tours Begin
November 6, 2026
Fall Open House #2
December 30, 2026
Priority Application Deadline for Early Bird Pricing
January 29, 2027
New Student Application Deadline
February 12, 2027
New Student Tuition Assistance Deadline
February 26, 2027
TK/K Group Assessment Day
March 15, 2027
New Student Offer Letter Sent
March 19, 2027
Spring Information Session
March 22, 2027
New Student Admissions Decision Deadline
March – August 2028
Rolling Admissions (based on space availability)
Families seeking Tuition Assistance should complete the Clarity application as part of the admissions process. Our tuition assistance committee reviews each application confidentially and awards aid based on demonstrated need. We encourage all families to apply – there is no minimum income threshold, and our goal is to make Donum Dei accessible to every family who desires a classical Christian education.
Donum Dei Classical Academy serves students from preschool (beginning at 2 years, 9 months) through 8th grade. Our preschool program, The Nest, provides a nurturing, play-based environment rooted in faith, while The Academy offers a rigorous classical Christian curriculum for transitional kindergarten through 8th grade. Minimum grade level age requirements: Preschool: 2 years 9 months, potty trained. TK: 4 years by September 1 of the academic year. Kindergarten: 5 years by September 1 of the academic year.
Tuition for The Nest (preschool) is $1,980 per month with 3:15 PM pick-up, or $2,205 per month with 5:30 PM pick-up. Tuition for Grammar School (TK–5th) and Logic School (6th–8th) is $23,200 per year, with monthly payment plans available. Tuition assistance is offered to qualifying TK-Logic III (8th grade) families to help make a Donum Dei education accessible.
Yes. Approximately 33% of our families receive some form of tuition assistance. Donum Dei is committed to a philosophy of generosity, and we work with each family individually to ensure that tuition is not the sole barrier to enrollment. Tuition assistance is awarded based on demonstrated financial need.
We would love to hear from you. Please reach out to our admissions team by phone or email, or schedule a campus visit. We are happy to answer any questions and help you learn more about the Donum Dei community.
Email: admissions@donumdei.org
Phone: (415) 874-9631
Donum Dei Classical Academy admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the Academy. Donum Dei Classical Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or ethnic origin in administration of educational policies, admissions policies, financial policies, employment policies, athletic policies, and any other school-administered programs.
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