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Stevenson School

5.00 (11 reviews)
3152 Forest Lake Road Pebble Beach CA 93953
Tel: (831) 625-8309
stevensonschool.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: (Boarding Students) 9-12
  • Grades: (Day Students) PK-12
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $85,900
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $55,300
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
Stevenson School Photo #1 - Stevenson is a coeducational, grades 912 day and boarding school located in Pebble Beach, California, on the scenic Monterey Peninsula.
Stevenson School Photo #2 - Creativity thrives at Stevenson through programs in visual arts, theatre, music, photography, and film. Students perform, exhibit, and create in spaces like the Keck Auditorium and Rosen Art Center, finding their voice, refining their craft, and gaining the confidence to express themselves with purpose.
Stevenson School Photo #3 - A close-knit, inclusive community ensures every student is known, supported, and encouraged to grow. Whether day or boarding, students live and learn in an environment that values integrity, purpose, and personal growth.
Stevenson School Photo #4 - Stevenson's college-preparatory program challenges students to think critically, explore deeply, and engage joyfully. Small classes, expert faculty, and diverse courses support each student's growth and readiness for life beyond high school.
Stevenson School Photo #5 - Set between ocean and forest, Stevenson turns nature into a classroom. Outdoor programs offer hiking, sea kayaking, wilderness skills, and environmental education building confidence, resilience, and a deep appreciation for the natural world just beyond campus.
Stevenson School Photo #6 - With over 20 sports, Stevenson empowers student-athletes to compete with integrity, resilience, and teamwork. From golf and water polo to soccer and tennis, athletics are a core part of campus life, supported by excellent coaching and facilities.
Stevenson School Photo #7 - A close-knit, inclusive community ensures every student is known, supported, and encouraged to grow. Whether day or boarding, students live and learn in an environment that values integrity, purpose, and personal growth.
5.00 (11 reviews)
Tel: (831) 625-8309
3152 Forest Lake Road
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
stevensonschool.org
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Stevenson School Photo #1 - Stevenson is a coeducational, grades 912 day and boarding school located in Pebble Beach, California, on the scenic Monterey Peninsula.
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Stevenson School Photo #1 - Stevenson is a coeducational, grades 912 day and boarding school located in Pebble Beach, California, on the scenic Monterey Peninsula.
Stevenson School Photo #2 - Creativity thrives at Stevenson through programs in visual arts, theatre, music, photography, and film. Students perform, exhibit, and create in spaces like the Keck Auditorium and Rosen Art Center, finding their voice, refining their craft, and gaining the confidence to express themselves with purpose.
Stevenson School Photo #3 - A close-knit, inclusive community ensures every student is known, supported, and encouraged to grow. Whether day or boarding, students live and learn in an environment that values integrity, purpose, and personal growth.
Stevenson School Photo #4 - Stevenson's college-preparatory program challenges students to think critically, explore deeply, and engage joyfully. Small classes, expert faculty, and diverse courses support each student's growth and readiness for life beyond high school.
Stevenson School Photo #5 - Set between ocean and forest, Stevenson turns nature into a classroom. Outdoor programs offer hiking, sea kayaking, wilderness skills, and environmental education building confidence, resilience, and a deep appreciation for the natural world just beyond campus.
Stevenson School Photo #6 - With over 20 sports, Stevenson empowers student-athletes to compete with integrity, resilience, and teamwork. From golf and water polo to soccer and tennis, athletics are a core part of campus life, supported by excellent coaching and facilities.
Stevenson School Photo #7 - A close-knit, inclusive community ensures every student is known, supported, and encouraged to grow. Whether day or boarding, students live and learn in an environment that values integrity, purpose, and personal growth.
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): $85,900
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $55,300
  • 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
High percentage of students on financial aid
Student Attention
Small average class sizes

School Overview

Definition of Terms | 2025 School Data
Stevenson School
Boarding School Avg.
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
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
Yes
Yes
Religious Affiliation
Non-denominational
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1952
1909
Campus Size
50 acres
125 acres
School Calendar
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School Motto
Suaviter in modo, fortiter in re

Student Body

Enrollment
510 students
300 students
% Students of Color
29%
25%
% International Students
18%
20%
% Students Boarding
53%
70%
Average SAT Score
1280
(Out of 1600)
* National Avg. »View
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
12 students
12
* National Avg. »18
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 Offered
Yes
Yes
Summer Program Details
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# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
18
17

Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size
$59 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$85,900
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
$55,300
$33,500
% Students on Financial Aid
35%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$41,150
$25,000

Admissions

Application Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Jan. 15
Director of Admissions
Amy Graham

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered
21
16
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryCross Country Running
CyclingDance
DivingField Hockey
FootballGolf
KayakingLacrosse
SailingSoccer
SoftballSwimming
TennisTrack
Track and FieldVolleyball
Water Polo
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Pirate

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations
33
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
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:
ChoirChorus
DanceKSPB Radio
OrchestraSymphonic Band
TheaterTheater Tech

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.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Stella Cho '00 -
Source: Verified school update
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Stevenson School cost?
Stevenson School's tuition is approximately $85,900 for boarding students and $55,300 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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Class of 2017
5.00
Stevenson University
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. . .

Class of 1991
5.00
University of the pacific
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. . .

Class of 2016
5.00
Elon University
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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  • Grades: (Boarding Students) 9-12
  • Grades: (Day Students) PK-12
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $85,900
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $55,300
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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