Tuition & Fees
Financial transparency at every step.
Our straightforward pricing model gives you peace of mind and makes it easier to plan confidently for one of the most important investments you’ll ever make: your child’s education.
A Clear-Cut Pricing Model
What Our Tuition Includes
- All of the curriculum essentials — all required textbooks, Carden workbooks, literature, science experiment materials, and art and music materials.
- In-class technology — iMac computers, Chromebooks, iPads, and other technology that aids learning and helps prepare our students for our technological world.
- Outdoor education travel — annual class trips to Sacramento, AstroCamp, Catalina, Boston, New York, and Washington, D.C. are part of our curriculum starting in 4th grade.
- Extracurricular activities — yearbook, sports, debate, Student Council, musical performances, and all-school assemblies.
Pricing Transparency
Our 2026–27 Costs
Application & Assessment
There is a $30.00 non-refundable application fee for all prospective students, and a $100 assessment fee for all kindergarten applicants.
Registration (non-refundable)
| New student | $1,000.00 |
| New sibling(s) | $1,000.00 |
| Returning student | $1,000.00 |
| Returning sibling(s) | $1,000.00 |
Kindergarten – Third Grade
| Annual | $16,900.00 |
| 60/40 payment plan* | $10,140.00 / $6,760.00 |
| Monthly payment plan* | $1,690.00 |
Fourth – Fifth Grade
| Annual | $17,700.00 |
| 60/40 payment plan* | $10,620.00 / $7,080.00 |
| Monthly payment plan* | $1,770.00 |
Sixth – Eighth Grade
| Annual | $19,300.00 |
| 60/40 payment plan* | $11,580.00 / $7,720.00 |
| Monthly payment plan* | $1,930.00 |
* Payment Plan Fees
60/40 plans: additional fee of $300.00 applies — the first installment of 60% tuition + $200.00 fee is due July 1, the second installment of 40% tuition + $100.00 fee is due January 1.
Monthly plans: additional fee of $60.00/month applies, billed with tuition July 1 – April 1.
Other Fees
Late payment: amounts unpaid ten days after the due date incur a $10.00 late fee; amounts unpaid fifteen days after the due date incur an additional $15.00.
Returned check: $25.00 for the first occurrence; $35.00 for each subsequent returned check or bank transaction.
Middle school technology fee: an annual $500 fee for all middle school students funds our one-to-one device program. In the technological world our children are entering, a personal device is essential. Each middle school student receives a personal device, all digital textbooks needed for specific classes, and all associated licensing, support, and maintenance. At the end of their middle school term, the device is theirs to keep, so they are ready for the technological demands of high school.
Sibling Discount
We understand the financial commitment enrollment entails. To support our families, we offer a sibling tuition discount of $500 per additional child.
Carden Arbor View School appreciates the level of commitment tuition poses for families that entrust us to help raise their children into successful and caring adults. The funds we use are limited, so CAVS is committed to a fair and mission-appropriate approach that protects tuition from rising too quickly by focusing on families with a true financial need.
Financial Assistance applications for the 2026–27 school year are accepted beginning December 1, 2025. The Board of Trustees asks families to submit their application and tax documentation by March 15, 2026.
FACTS Grant & Aid
We partner with FACTS Grant & Aid to provide an easy and affordable way to apply for financial aid. A $45 application fee per family is collected upon submission. Applicants are encouraged to apply by January 31, 2026 for priority consideration, and all tax documentation must be submitted by April 15, 2026.
Your Tuition Solution
Visit Your Tuition Solution for flexible, low fixed-rate plans: financing from $1,000 to $50,000, fixed rates as low as 3.99% APR*, terms from 24 to 84 months, and no application fees.
* Rates subject to change. Terms available based on amount financed and credit history. APRs range from 3.99% to 30.99%.
For more information, contact Mr. Brian Edwards, Head of School, at 909-982-9919 or billing@cardenarborview.org.
Just the Extras
Making Carden Work for You
Due to our straightforward, all-inclusive pricing model, the only other expenses you have to worry about are the extras. School uniforms, hot lunches, and before- and after-school childcare are all optional services we provide to our families.
Childcare Options
CAVS provides before- and after-school care, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Please contact the Business Office with any questions; save money by purchasing your child care before October 1.
Annual Plan — Green Sheet (pre-paid, total due)
| 1 child | $2,200.00 |
| 2 children | $3,500.00 |
| 3+ children | $4,500.00 |
Monthly Plan — Green Sheet (unlimited days in a month)
| 1 child | $275.00 |
| 2 children | $425.00 |
| 3+ children | $525.00 |
10-Spot Plan — White Sheet (10 days, any time in the year)
| 1 child | $250.00 |
| 2 children | $350.00 |
| 3+ children | $450.00 |
Billed Drop-In — Blue Sheet
| Per child | $40.00/day |
Children not picked up by 6:30 p.m. are charged a late pick-up fee of $1.00 per minute. Families that qualify for financial aid are eligible for reduced-rate pre-paid plans (green and white sheets).
Lunch & Snack Program
Lunch may be purchased through Cater Tots; snacks are available in the campus snack shop.
Uniform Information
We abide by our Carden Arbor View School dress code and uniform standards. Uniforms are available through our contracted retailers, Lands’ End and Tommy Hilfiger. Our community also organizes uniform exchanges for families looking to cut down on uniform costs.
Carden Arbor View School is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization; tuition and fees are not tax-deductible, but donations to the Arbor View Annual Fund are.
Questions About Tuition?
Our Business Office is happy to walk you through plans, fees, and assistance options.