Founded in 1952, Stevenson School is a selective coeducational PK-12 boarding and day school with 750 students.
Our mission includes three aims: to prepare students for success in school and life beyond school, to foster their passion for learning and achievement, and to help them shape a joyful life.
The 520-student upper division, comprising grades 9-12, is located in Pebble Beach, where about 60% of students reside in six faculty-supervised dormitories.
The lower and middle divisions, totaling about 250 students in grades PK-8, are located in Carmel.
As a California school enlightened by a global sensibility, Stevenson is premised on a vision of education as the means by which we discover the world and contribute to its transformation.
We believe that one's education is best pursued in the company of others, for others' benefit as well as one's own.
Our Latin motto-Suaviter in modo, fortiter in re ("Gentle in manner, resolute in deed")-inspires humility and perseverance.
Stevenson offers a values-driven community experience influenced by the distinctive natural beauty, ecological biodiversity, and contemplative culture of California's Central Coast.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: (Boarding Students) 9-12
- Grades: (Day Students) PK-12
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $77,900
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $50,500
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Stevenson School ranks among the top 10 schools with > 400 students (out of 102 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Student Attention
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
9-12
9-12
Grades Offered (Day)
PK-12
Pre-K-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1952
1909
Campus Size
50 acres
125 acres
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
Student Body
Enrollment
510 students
300 students
% Students of Color
29%
25%
% International Students
18%
20%
% Students Boarding
53%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
18
17
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
71%
70%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$59 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$77,900
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$50,500
$33,500
% Students on Financial Aid
33%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$41,150
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Admissions
Application Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Jan. 15
Director of Admissions
Amy Graham
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
21
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
33
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
American Sign Languge Club (ASL)Asian/Asian American Student Union (A/AASU)
Black Student Union (BSU)Business Club
Christian ClubContinental Mathematics League: CML
Dogs of StevensonFuture Problem Solving Club
Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA)Green Key Student Ambassadors
History ClubJunior State of America
LatinX Student Union (LSU)Mock Trial
Model United Nations (Model UN)Nanoseed Club
Philanthropy ClubPrefects
Resident Activities CommitteeSenior Forum
Spyglass (Yearbook)Student Council
Tusitala (Newspaper)Vailima (art and literary magazine)
Wilderness Expedition Leader
Arts and Music Programs:
School Notes
- At Stevenson, education is grounded in meaning, purpose, and joy. Our community is guided by core values of safety, trust, respect, belonging, and inclusion.
- Our students learn to set and pursue ambitious goals while maintaining balance and developing an authentic understanding of success.
- Our academic program provides challenge, inspiration, and ample support for all students.
- Our athletics program is values-driven, competitive, and welcoming.
- As one of the nation's best PK-12 boarding and day schools, Stevenson provides all students with remarkable advantages tied to the breadth and depth of its program.
- To support its goal of reflecting diversity in its student body, Stevenson provides financial aid to as many qualified students as possible who could not otherwise afford a Stevenson education. All financial aid awards are based exclusively on financial need.
- Stevenson School accreditations: California Association of Independent Schools; Western Association of Schools & Colleges, The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Stella Cho '00 -
- School Motto: Suaviter in modo, fortiter in re
- School Mascot: Pirate
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Stevenson School cost?
Stevenson School's tuition is approximately $77,900 for boarding students and $50,500 for day students.
Who are famous alumni from Stevenson School?
Stevenson School famous alumni include: Stella Cho '00.
What sports does Stevenson School offer?
Stevenson School offers 21 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Cycling, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball and Water Polo.
Does Stevenson School offer a summer program?
Yes, Stevenson School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Stevenson School's ranking?
Stevenson School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percentage of students on financial aid and Small average class sizes.
When is the application deadline for Stevenson School?
The application deadline for Stevenson School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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Every teacher is always accessible and they are always friendly. I felt so at home there. They also have a counseling center where they take ideas from students about how to improve the school psychologically. . .
RLS gave me the perfect gateway experience from high school to college. The living environment, the professors, the class structure and electives selections were stellar. Best all around experience of my life to date. . .
Stevenson is a stunning atmosphere both beauty and quality of life. The school is situated in Pebble Beach, on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula. However, the scenery is not the most beautiful part about Stevenson. The. . .
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