Pricing

One-time access. No subscription.

Pay once, keep access. Research the schools you care about — or unlock everything.

Browse Free

Free

Preview every school before you commit

  • Scout Take editorial for every school
  • Feeder pipeline maps — the K–12 trajectory
  • Quick stats, alerts & school overviews
  • Preview of every transfer guide

Starter

$9.99one-time

Unlock the schools you're actually considering.

  • Unlock any 3 full school reports
  • Unlock any 1 complete transfer guide
  • All comparison tables & parent reviews
  • Tour questions & enrollment details
  • One-time payment, no subscription

One-time payment. You keep access.

Best Value

Full Access

$24.99one-time

Every school, every guide. Everything we add in the future.

  • All school reports (150+, growing)
  • All transfer & school choice guides
  • Full deadline calendars & contact directories
  • Side-by-side comparison tables
  • Parent reviews — the good AND the bad
  • Tour questions based on real parent feedback
  • All future schools & guides as we add them

One-time payment. No subscription. Ever.

How it compares

EarlyScoutsConsultantDIY
School reportsAll3–5Scattered
Transfer guidesAll
Time required~30 min5+ hrs20+ hrs
PriceFrom $9.99$200–$500Free
Helping 250+ families across LA make smarter school decisions

Common questions

How does pricing work?

One-time payment — no subscription. Starter ($9.99) gives you 3 school reports + 1 guide. Full Access ($24.99) unlocks everything, including all future schools and guides we add.

Is this a subscription?

No. You pay once and keep access. There is no recurring billing for Starter or Full Access.

What's in the free plan?

The Scout Take (our editorial opinion), Quick Stats, and the pipeline map for every school are always free. You can browse the full directory without signing up.

What counts as a "school report"?

Every school has a full analyst-written report covering test scores in context, parent review synthesis, a comparison table, a feeder pipeline map, and enrollment details.

What are transfer guides?

Step-by-step guides for navigating district transfer processes: SMMUSD, CCUSD, BHUSD, and LAUSD. They include every deadline, priority tier, and permit window across a 16-month calendar.

Questions? hello@earlyscouts.com

What parents are solving with EarlyScouts

Should I transfer from LAUSD to Santa Monica schools?

Our SMMUSD Transfer Blueprint covers the two-step process, every deadline, and the priority tier system.

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Is my neighborhood school actually good?

Our 30-minute deep dives go beyond GreatSchools — test scores in context, programs, and what 50+ parents really think.

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Charter, magnet, or neighborhood school?

Our LAUSD School Choice Guide decodes 200+ magnets, 300+ charters, and 5 permit types.

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