Head Royce School (Top Ranked 糖心原创 for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 877 students
Yearly Tuition: $56,130
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 8
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Head Royce School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Head Royce School
Kind	40
1	38
2	39
3	42
4	42
5	40
6	87
7	89
8	90
9	103
10	93
11	91
12	83

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1887

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Wed. Jun 9, 2027

Campus Size

22 acres

Student Body

Total Students

877 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

72%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

95 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 8

Yearly Tuition Cost

$56,130

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Tuition Notes

Lower School (K鈥�5): $43,980 per year Middle School (6鈥�8): $49,800 per year Upper School (9鈥�12): $62,900 per year

% on Financial Aid

25%

Admissions Director

Shuja Khan

Admissions Associate

Julie Guevara

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryFlag Football

GolfLacrosse

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Colors

Gold, Forest Green

School Mascot

Jayhawks

School Notes

Founded in 1887, Head-Royce is an independent, college-preparatory, coeducational, non-denominational, K-12 school, which offers a challenging educational program.
The mission of Head-Royce School is to inspire in our students a lifelong love of learning and exuberance for academic excellence, to promote understanding of and respect for the diversity that makes our society strong, and to encourage constructive and responsible citizenship.
The school nurtures the development of the whole child through a program that seeks to develop intellectual abilities such as scholarship and disciplined, critical thinking; to foster in each student integrity, ethical behavior, compassion, and a sense of humor; to promote responsibility and leadership, an appreciation of individual and cultural differences, and a respect for the opinions of others; to nurture aesthetic abilities such as creativity, imagination, musical, and visual talent; and to encourage joyful, healthy living and physical fitness.
All members of the Head-Royce community strive to create an educational environment that reflects the school's core values of academic excellence, diversity, and citizenship, one in which each student can thrive.
We believe that a program based on these core values will prepare our students to be effective global citizens as they face and embrace the challenges and opportunities of the future.

Founded in 1887, Head-Royce is an independent, college-preparatory, coeducational, non-denominational, K-12 school, which offers a challenging educational program. The mission of Head-Royce School is to inspire in our students a lifelong love of learning and exuberance for academic excellence, to promote understanding of and respect for the diversity that makes our society strong, and to encourage constructive and responsible citizenship. The school nurtures the development of the whole child through a program that seeks to develop intellectual abilities such as scholarship and disciplined, critical thinking; to foster in each student integrity, ethical behavior, compassion, and a sense of humor; to promote responsibility and leadership, an appreciation of individual and cultural differences, and a respect for the opinions of others; to nurture aesthetic abilities such as creativity, imagination, musical, and visual talent; and to encourage joyful, healthy living and physical fitness. All members of the Head-Royce community strive to create an educational environment that reflects the school's core values of academic excellence, diversity, and citizenship, one in which each student can thrive. We believe that a program based on these core values will prepare our students to be effective global citizens as they face and embrace the challenges and opportunities of the future.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Head Royce School cost?

Head Royce School's tuition is approximately $56,130 for private students.

What schools are Head Royce School often compared to?

Head Royce School is often viewed alongside schools like Bentley School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Head Royce School offer?

Head Royce School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Head Royce School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.

What is Head Royce School's ranking?

Head Royce School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Head Royce School?

The application deadline for Head Royce School is Jan. 8.

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