Cate School
A coeducational college-preparatory boarding and day school for grades 9-12 on the Southern California coast near Carpinteria, founded in 1910.
- Research checked
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At a glance
- School type
- Independent · Private
- Official website
- cate.org
Academic
Boarding
The school confirms that it offers boarding but its pages do not name a full, weekly or flexible option, so none is shown.
- Boarding entry
- Applications accepted for 9th, 10th and 11th grades only; no 12th-grade, post-graduate or mid-year admission.source
- Boarding is for
- Not confirmed
- Accommodation
- On campussource
- Boarding houses
- Not confirmed
- Rooms
- Not confirmed
- Weekends and holidays
- Not confirmed
- Pastoral care
- Not confirmed
- Activities
- Not confirmed
- Facilities
- Not confirmed
Admissions
- Entry points
- Cate School accepts applications from 9th-, 10th-, and 11th-grade applicants.source
- Application process
- Admission Inquiry Form to create a portal account, application via Gateway to Prep Schools or SAO, required virtual interview, application fee.source
- Assessments and interviews
- SSAT, ISEE, PSAT, SAT or ACT accepted; no minimum score. Interview of about 45 minutes.source
- Documents
- Not confirmed
- Language requirements
- English proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo) if first language is not English; waived after at least two consecutive years in an English-medium junior boarding or international school.source
- Deadlines
- Not confirmed
- International applicants
- Accepted. Need-based assistance (not scholarships) for international families; limited funding.source
- Guardianship
- Not confirmed
Fees
Annual boarding total, calculated from published figures
A total is shown only where the school’s own figures support it. Original currency; no conversion.
Boarding (pattern not named) · All pupils · 2026-27
US$87,340 a year
Basis: Tuition and boarding, published per year.
| Fee | Amount | For | Year | Includes tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and boarding (all-in)2026-27 Tuition, boarding students | US$87,340 per yearsource | All pupils | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
| Tuition2026-27 Tuition, day studentsDay pupils | US$70,990 per yearsource | All pupils | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
“Includes tuition: No” means the figure is a boarding charge on top of tuition. Day-pupil figures are shown for reference only and are never used as a boarding price. Additional costs not listed here may apply; always confirm with the school.
Scholarships and financial assistance
Means-tested financial assistanceNeed-based financial assistancesource
Need-based awards using Clarity; Clarity application due February 1, 2027 for new families.
Inspection reports
No inspection report is recorded for this campus in our research yet.
Accreditation, registration and membership
No accreditation, registration or membership is recorded for this school in our research yet.
How to read this page
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Sources (reviewed 17 October 2026)