Stratford School (2026 Profile)

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Carden Academy Morgan Hill is a place where children experience the joy of learning, the satisfaction gained from doing for others, and the beauty of art and music.

Carden students learn more than the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic.

They learn to believe in themselves and their abilities, to find peace and pleasure in giving and sharing, and to explore the world around them with open eyes and open minds.

Carden students graduate from 8th grade with a love of learning, an appreciation for life, and an excellent grasp of all academic subjects.

With a solid foundation of basic skills, they are well prepared for advanced learning.

At Carden Academy Morgan Hill, students have the best of the past, present, and future: traditional learning methods, a sequential and interrelated curriculum based on the classics, and an historic setting, all complemented by state-of-the-art technology and resources.

In this safe and beautiful environment, young children grow into wonderfully poised young adults.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 106 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,730
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Year Founded

1994

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

106 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

30%

State avg.: 52%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

14 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,730

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Tuition Notes

Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten:$12,290 (10 month half day mornings), $16,390 (10 month full day), $19,570 (12 month full day) Kindergarten:$20,480 Elementary (1st-5th Grade):$24,110

Admissions Director

Brigitte Heiser

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School Notes

School Motto: Summa Spes, Summa Res (Highest Hopes, Highest Things)

Carden Academy Morgan Hill is a place where children experience the joy of learning, the satisfaction gained from doing for others, and the beauty of art and music.
Carden students learn more than the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic.
They learn to believe in themselves and their abilities, to find peace and pleasure in giving and sharing, and to explore the world around them with open eyes and open minds.
Carden students graduate from 8th grade with a love of learning, an appreciation for life, and an excellent grasp of all academic subjects.
With a solid foundation of basic skills, they are well prepared for advanced learning.
At Carden Academy Morgan Hill, students have the best of the past, present, and future: traditional learning methods, a sequential and interrelated curriculum based on the classics, and an historic setting, all complemented by state-of-the-art technology and resources.
In this safe and beautiful environment, young children grow into wonderfully poised young adults.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 106 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,730
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Morgan Hill, CA is $18,145 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).