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School Overview

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Overall A+
Matriculation A+
Academics A+
Extracurriculars B+
Geo & Community B+
Reviews A+
Elite Education, Coastal Location Largest Boarding School in California Nationally Recognized Athletics Innovative Learning, Rooted in Joy
Stevenson School is a leading boarding school located in Pebble Beach, just 800 yards off the Pacific coast. With a strong California foundation and a global perspective, Stevenson offers an inspired education where curiosity and joy thrive alongside challenge and excellence.

Guided by our school motto, Suaviter in modo, fortiter in re (gentle in manner, resolute in deed), we foster a community where students engage thoughtfully with each other and the world. Strengthened by, in the words of our school prayer, "the strength to encounter that which is to come," we prepare students for success in school and beyond, nurturing a lifelong passion for learning, achievement, and purpose.
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School Stats

Average
Current school
Tuition
$85,900
Enrollment
507
International Students
18%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
63%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
Endowment
$60 million
AP
18
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
34
Class Size
12
Boarding %
53

Matriculation


College Matriculation

(2026)
Ranking University/College Students
#2 Columbia University 1
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1
LAC #1 Williams College 1
#6 Stanford University 3
Art #8 Pratt Institute 1
#8 University of Pennsylvania 2
#9 Johns Hopkins University 2
#9 Northwestern University 2
LAC #3 Swarthmore College 1

Summer School

(2026)

Summer Camp Spanish Enrichment

Program Overview Build your Spanish proficiency this summer, exclusively for Stevenson students. This five-week course is designed for anyone with some Spanish experience who wishes to advance their Spanish proficiency. In addition, this course is a requirement for any students who did not previously qualify for an Honors or AP level placement and strive to be placed in the advanced track. Each week of the course presents and reviews key grammar and vocabulary so that students are able to read, write, speak and listen in Spanish with greater comfort, confidence and proficiency. While the course is conducted asynchronously via Canvas, Spanish Teacher and World Language Department Chair Mr. Brooke Higgins will work directly with each student to ensure successful learning experiences for all.
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Duration
Application Deadline
Start Date 2026 年报名具体时间待公布
Ages / Grades Ages 9-15 years old
Tuition
Program Overview Build your Spanish proficiency this summer, exclusively for Stevenson students. This five-week course is designed for anyone with some Spanish experience who wishes to advance their Spanish proficiency. In addition, this course is a requirement for any students who did not previously qualify for an Honors or AP level placement and strive to be placed in the advanced track. Each week of the course presents and reviews key grammar and vocabulary so that students are able to read, write, speak and listen in Spanish with greater comfort, confidence and proficiency. While the course is conducted asynchronously via Canvas, Spanish Teacher and World Language Department Chair Mr. Brooke Higgins will work directly with each student to ensure successful learning experiences for all.
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Duration
Application Deadline
Start Date 2026 年报名具体时间待公布
Ages / Grades Ages 9-15 years old
Tuition
Program Overview Available to: Students who successfully complete Algebra or Algebra Honors and have the recommendation of their teacher have the opportunity to take Summer Geometry. Those enrolled in Algebra Honors must earn a B or better for the fall semester and spring midterm and students in Algebra must earn a B+ or better for the fall semester and spring midterm. With successful completion of the course, students will move to Intermediate Algebra, Advanced Algebra / Trigonometry / Precalculus (AATP), or Advanced Algebra / Trigonometry / Precalculus Honors (AATP Honors).
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Duration
Application Deadline
Start Date 2026 年报名具体时间待公布
Ages / Grades Ages 9-15 years old
Tuition

Academics

AP Scores

(2025-2026)
Number of students who took AP tests
252
Number of tests taken
543
23%
31%
27%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

AP Courses

(18)
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
French Language and Culture
Latin
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
French Language and Culture
Latin
Macroeconomics
Chemistry
Studio Art: Drawing
United States History
Japanese Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Physics 1
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
Music Theory
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Studio Art: 2-D Design
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AP Equivalent and Beyond

(21)
Ceramics 2 Honors
English 2 Honors—Language and Power
English 3 Honors—Voices of American Literature
The Modern World Honors
Honors Semester History Courses
Algebra Honors
Ceramics 2 Honors
English 2 Honors—Language and Power
English 3 Honors—Voices of American Literature
The Modern World Honors
Honors Semester History Courses
Algebra Honors
Geometry Honors
Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry/Precalculus Honors (AATP Honors)
Statistics Honors
Multivariable Calculus Honors
Science 2 Honors
Environmental Science Honors
Engineering Capstone Honors
French 2 Honors
French 3 Honors
Japanese 2 Honors
Japanese 3 Honors
Latin 2 Honors
Latin 3 Honors
Spanish 2 Honors
Spanish 3 Honors
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Sports

(24)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Water Polo
Football
Track and Field
Aquatics
Climbing
Dance
Diving
Hiking
Kayaking
Strength and Conditioning
Surfing
Yoga
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(54)
Investment Club
Ethics Bowl
Model United Nations
Environmental Engineering Club
Ocean Conservation Club
Project TIDE(Taking Initiative/Defending the Earth)
Investment Club
Ethics Bowl
Model United Nations
Environmental Engineering Club
Ocean Conservation Club
Project TIDE(Taking Initiative/Defending the Earth)
Water Club
Conscious Closet
Suicide Prevention Club
Students Against Destructive Decisions
Kindness Club
Styles for Smiles
Soles4Souls
Interact Club
Paper Hugs Club
Food for a Cause
Human First/Athlete Second
Miracle Babies Club
Stevenson Badminton Club
Stevenson Aviation Club
RLS Surf Club
Soccer Club
RLS Run Club
Prime Time Sports Club
RLS Sports Analysis Club
Stevenson Outdoor Life(S.O.L.)
Historical Martial Arts
Film Society Club
The Style Club
The Tortured Poets Department
Visual Arts Club
Dance Club
Jazz Club
Classical Studies Club
AI Ethics
Japan Bowl
Socioeconomics Club
Startup Club
Business Analysis and Statistics(BAS)
Biology Club
Chess Club
Academic World Quest
Stevenson Literature Society
MSS(Marine Science Society)
TEDxStevenson
Psychology Club
AI Olympiad(AIO)
Political Dialogue Club
Sea Change Make Change
Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Scholars
Japanese Culture Club
Belem Youth Club
Zen Buddhism Culture Club
Korean Culture Club
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Arts

(24)
Music
Acting
Choir
Chorus
Dance
Guitar
Music
Acting
Choir
Chorus
Dance
Guitar
Music Theory
String
Theater
2D Design
Ceramics
Digital Art
Drawing
Media
Photography
Architecture
Production
Songwriting
Symphony Orchestra
3D Design
Painting
Studio Art
Rock
Yearbook
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Rural
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1952
Campus Size: 60 acres
Boarding Rate: 53%
Acceptance Rate: 43%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: Duolingo 115+
School Code:
TOEFL: 8081
SSAT: 6082
Spots for Chinese Students Next Year: 6 - 10

Review(s)

5.0 wreath Overall Rating

xujidong.smile (Parent) 05/09/2026
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Highly recommend Stevenson School! It perfectly combines top-tier academics and premium athletic resources. Located in Pebble Beach, the school has unparalleled golf and outdoor sports facilities. The teachers are highly attentive to every student, the academic curriculum is rigorous, and college counseling is professional. It provides an ideal platform for student athletes to pursue both study and sports dreams.
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Vincent Jiang (Parent) 03/11/2026
5 / 5
Stevenson was the best choice we made for our two daughters. They have opposite personalities: one enjoys being by herself, while the other always spends time with friends. Both thrived at the school and loved their boarding life. The school is clearly accommodating enough for many types of students.

Students at Stevenson are quite chill. The curriculum is rigorous, yet they are having fun in many interesting activities on their own initiative. We are glad we did not send our daughters to some East Coast schools because a few of our friends’ children became depressed there due to highly stressful environments.

The teachers and staff are very friendly and take good care of boarding students. We have a lot of trust in them and sent our second daughter there after our first one graduated and went to UChicago. The school’s college matriculation has always been excellent. With each passing year, we have seen more students gain admission to those highly selective top universities.
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Frequently Ask Questions about Stevenson School

Tell me a bit about Stevenson School.
Stevenson School is Co-ed private boarding school located in California, US. It was founded 1952 , and currently has about 507 students, 18.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.stevensonschool.org.
Does Stevenson School have rigorous academic requirements?
Stevenson School is offering 18 AP courses.

In recent years, 31 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Stevenson School also have 63% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Stevenson School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 22.9% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 12.21% go to top 25, and about 3.05% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Stevenson School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Stevenson School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, TOEFL for international students, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Stevenson School?
The total fee for Stevenson School in 2024 is $85,900 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at info@stevensonschool.org .
Where is Stevenson School located?
Stevenson School is located in the State of California of USA.
How popular is Stevenson School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Stevenson School is among the most popular schools, within top 19 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Stevenson School has been favorited by 1075 users.
How do I complete an application for Stevenson School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Stevenson School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Stevenson School’s official site: http://www.stevensonschool.org or call them at 831-625-8300.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Stevenson School?
The overall rating for Stevenson School is A+.

The section ratings of Stevenson School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
A+ for Students and Parents reviews

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Population (2022) 948,279
Cost of Living Higher than average 53%

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