Our cooperative model helps keep tuition lower than it would be otherwise. When families work together to do service for the school, it provides a more harmonious and thriving community. Each family serves on a committee and contributes at least 8 hours of labor each year to care for our school, create community events, and manage school initiatives.
The annual tuition rates for the school year 2024-2025 are as follows:
Annual Tuition for Lower and Middle School (grades K to 8)
$32,900
Annual rates for Full-Day Preschool Program
5 days a week = $30,700
3 days a week = $21,500
2 days a week = $15,400
Annual rates for Half-Day Program
5 days a week = $18,600
3 days a week = $13,300
2 days a week = $10,400
*The three days a week option is for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The tw0-day option is for Tuesday and Thursday.
After School
After-school care is available Monday through Friday until 6 pm at a rate of 13-15 dollars per hour. The exact rate will be determined once we know participation numbers. We must adjust staffing based on the number of students registered to determine that we can keep cohorts small. The confirmed hourly rate will be shared once registration is finalized.
Fees
Our Application Fee is $150.
Upon enrollment, each family is responsible for the following fees:
- Joining fee of $2,200 for new students and $1,100 for siblings of currently enrolled students (One-time new student joining fee of $2,200: The fee is a one-time payment made to cover costs associated with processing enrollment, setting up student accounts, technology setup, and other administrative overhead, providing necessary materials or services. The fee ensures smooth onboarding of new students and supports the infrastructure needed to facilitate their educational journey.)
- Annual administration fee of $300 (This fee is charged once at the beginning of the school year to all enrolled students. It contributes to the costs of daily snacks, classroom activities, expenses related to field trips, and hosting guest speakers, enriching the overall educational experience for students throughout the year.)
All fees and tuition are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Financial Assistance
The Co-op School offers a 10% sibling discount to families with more than one student enrolled at the school.
Through annual fundraising efforts, The Co-op School is able to offer financial aid to some families who would not otherwise be able to join our school, and it is open to all prospective families. Families are notified about aid before the contracts are due. To apply for financial aid parents must complete a confidential application with School & Student Services. The application can be found here: Financial Aid Application.
