Annual Tuition
Tuition at Golden Bridges School makes possible the rich, hands-on education and close-knit community our students experience every day. It sustains small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and programs that nurture curiosity, creativity, and growth.
Early Childhood
Grades
2025-2026 Tuition
Tuition includes all school supplies, art materials, and field trips. Children bring their own food and snacks. Food preparation and sharing is integrated into all early childhood programs and most Grades classes on farm days.
Equitable Tuition at Golden Bridges
A school rooted in rhythm, reverence—and real accessibility.
At Golden Bridges, we believe a meaningful education should be within reach for families from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, not just those who can afford a high tuition price tag. That belief lives at the heart of our Equitable Tuition Program.
Our program invites each family to pay tuition based on their unique financial circumstances. This is part of our ongoing commitment to building a diverse, inclusive, and sustainable school community.
This program allows us to honor both the financial realities families face and the real costs of sustaining a school like ours: with committed teachers, outdoor classrooms, time on the school’s farm, and a pedagogy centered on creativity, nature, and the whole child.
Key Dates
November 2025
Clarity application opens
January 2026
Priority deadline for Equitable Tuition requests
February 2026
Equitable Tuition decisions shared for returning families
March 2026
Tuition offers shared alongside admissions decisions
Why We Do This
We know that every family’s situation is different. The Equitable Tuition Program allows us to consider income, assets, debts, family size, and life circumstances, so we can offer tuition levels that are sustainable for your family and sustainable for the school.
How It Works
You apply for equitable tuition at the same time as your admissions application.
We use Clarity (an online, secure financial tool) to help us understand your full financial picture.
After review, we’ll offer you a custom tuition amount within our school’s tuition range. This is not “aid”, it’s your tuition. It’s what you pay based on what you can afford.
We are available to meet with families for a conversation after the tuition amount is shared.
Ready to Apply?
Learn more about Clarity and get started here: Clarity
Questions? We’re here to help. Email us at finance@goldenbridgesschool.org or inquire during your admissions process.
FAQ
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Anyone who wants to attend Golden Bridges and unable to pay full tuition. Families from a wide range of income levels—especially those with high housing costs, multiple dependents, or complex financial situations
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No. Tuition review and admissions decisions are handled separately. Applying for equitable tuition does not impact your child’s chances of being admitted.
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No. We consider many factors beyond income alone. Families with a wide range of financial profiles apply for and receive equitable tuition. We ask all ETP applicants with an income below $100,000 to also apply to the Basic Fund for additional tuition support.
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We offer a wide range of tuition assistance. Your offer will depend on your individual circumstances and what you can afford to contribute.
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Yes, families must submit an updated Clarity application annually to continue receiving equitable tuition.
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Absolutely. We’re happy to talk through the process and whether equitable tuition might be a good fit for your family. Contact us at finance@goldenbridgesschool.org.
“We would not have been able to attend Golden Bridges School without the Equitable Tuition Program. We’re so grateful for a school that sees the whole child—and the whole family.” - GBS Parent