Start Your McKinna Journey
Ready to get your student started with one of our personalized learning programs? Submit an online request to learn more!
"Enrolling in this school two years ago has been a game changer for our son and our family. So thankful we found McKinna!"
— Hana, McKinna Parent
Inquire online
Every student's journey begins with a conversation with our founder and director, Dr. Kellye McKinna. The information you provide us ensures we can answer your questions and meet your child's needs.
Visit our school
The best way to understand what makes McKinna unique is to see our education model in action.
When you and your student visit, you'll have a chance to ask questions and observe a day in the life of empowered learning.
Our campus is located at the bottom of Kanan Dume Road—an easy, counter-traffic commute for families in Malibu, Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, Calabasas, and other parts of the Conejo Valley and West San Fernando Valley.
Join us for a day
We encourage all prospective students to spend a day or two immersed in our learning environment. Think of it as a trial run to experience what it feels like to love learning.
Apply and enroll
McKinna accepts applications on a rolling basis. Your student can start at any time during the year, including during the summer.
"Finding a school where the teachers and staff 'get' your kid is, without exaggeration, a life-altering experience."
— Matt, McKinna Parent
School Tuition & Fees
2026–2027 academic year
Annual Plan
Paid one time annually on July 1**
Enrollment Deposit: $800, due on June 1
New Student Fee: $800
School Supply Fee: $500/year
Single Tuition Payment: $38,600
Semester Plan
Paid semi-annually on July 1 and January 1**
Enrollment Deposit: $800, due on June 1
New Student Fee: $800
School Supply Fee: $250/semester
Two Tuition Payments: $19,800
Monthly Plan
Paid monthly on the first of the month for 11 months, beginning August 1**
Enrollment Deposit: $800, due on June 1
New Student Fee: $800
School Supply Fee: $250/semester
Eleven tuition payments: $3,615
For privately funded students, in some cases the IRS considers the cost of tuition at a specialized school like McKinna Learning Academy to be a treatment for a medical condition and allows this cost to be a tax-deductible medical expense. We suggest you consult with a tax adviser.
** Requires automatic electronic funds transfers (EFT)
Additional Fees
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Art Fee: $500/year ($250/semester)
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Therapy: Speech/occupational therapy, based on practitioner's fees
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Textbooks: Included in tuition
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School Supply Fee: $500/semester
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Field Trip Fees: As required for each event