K-8 San Diego independent school with small classes (avg 10 students), ADD/ADHD support, and personalized learning for diverse needs
The Child's Primary School (TCPS) is a K-8 independent school in San Diego that welcomes students with diverse learning needs, including those with ADD/ADHD. With an average class size of just 10 students, TCPS provides a nurturing, individualized learning environment where each child receives personalized attention and support. The school's small, close-knit community allows teachers to understand each student's unique strengths and learning style, helping children build confidence and develop their best selves.
TCPS offers a creative and dynamic academic curriculum designed to engage all learners. The school provides ADD/ADHD support services to help students with attention and executive function challenges succeed academically. Beyond core academics, students benefit from enriching extracurricular programs including art, music, coding, engineering and robotics, science exploration, and yoga—activities that support social-emotional development and whole-child growth. The faculty is highly qualified, with 90% holding advanced degrees.
Tuition ranges from $17,400 in Kindergarten to $23,900 for middle school, with 20% of families receiving financial aid averaging $8,000. Admission is rolling with deadlines in February and September. Contact Admissions Director Schuyler Twyman at (858) 576-2120 or visit tcps.org to learn more about enrollment and how TCPS can support your child's individual learning needs.
At a Glance
GradesKindergarten-8
Students100
Class Size10:1 ratio
Tuition$23,900
Fin. Aid20% receive aid
Est.1983
DeadlineFeb. 1 / Sep. 1 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1983 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $23,900 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition ranges from $17,400 in Kindergarten up to $23,900 for middle school |
| Total Students | 100 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 90 |
| Average Class Size | 10 |
| Grades Offered | Kindergarten-8 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Schuyler Twyman |
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / Sep. 1 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 80 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 20 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $8,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 35 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
ADD/ADHD Support
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Chess · Coding · Engineering and Robotics · Science Exploration · Arts and Music Programs: · Art · Art Classes · Music Memory · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Yoga |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.tcps.org/calendar |
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