Tuition Schedule 2026-2027
Early Childhood
Forest Preschool (ages 3-5)
8:10 am - 11:10 am
Annual tuition rate:
M-F $7,900
M,W,F $6,300
TU, TH $4,525
Forest Preschool Afternoon Play (ages 3-5)
Must be enrolled in Forest Preschool to attend Afternoon Play
11:10 am - 3:25 pm, M-F
Annual tuition rate:
5-Day $5,600
4-Day $5,350
3-Day $4,600
2-Day $3,600
1-Day $2,200
Forest Kindergarten (ages 5-6)
8:00 am - 12:00 pm, M-F
Annual tuition rate: $8,900
Forest Kindergarten Enrichment (ages 5-6)
Must be enrolled in Forest Kindergarten to attend Enrichment
12:00 pm - 3:25 pm, M-F
Annual tuition rate: $4,600
Forest Kindergarten Afternoon Play (ages 5-6)
Must be enrolled in Forest Kindergarten to attend Afternoon Play
12:00 pm - 3:25 pm
Annual tuition rate:
4-Day $4,550
3-Day $4,250
2-Day $3,200
1-Day $1,750
Afternoon Play Drop-in (ages 3-6)
Students must attend mornings of Forest Preschool or Forest Kindergarten to participate in Afternoon Play Drop-in
Daily rate:
Forest Preschool: $52
Forest Kindergarten: $42
Elementary and Middle School
Lower Elementary Classes (ages 6-8)
8:00 am - 3:25 pm, M-F
Annual Tuition Rate: $13,500
Upper Elementary Classes (ages 8-11)
8:00 am - 3:25 pm, M-F
Annual Tuition Rate: $13,750
Middle School Classes (ages 11-14)
8:00 am - 3:25 pm, M-F
Annual Tuition Rate: $14,210
Deposits, Discounts,
and Fees
TUITION DISCOUNTS
5% sibling discount will apply to the first elementary sibling of an enrolled elementary student.
50% sibling discount will apply to all elementary siblings thereafter.
ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT
Along with the signed enrollment agreement, a non-refundable tuition deposit of 10% of tuition for each student enrolling is due at the time of enrollment and will be paid directly through your family’s tuition management account as part of the enrollment process. The enrollment tuition deposit will be applied against the annual tuition for the academic year.
ADDITIONAL FEES
3rd through 8th-grade string instrument rental is not covered by tuition. Families wishing to enroll in Orchestra need to make individual arrangements for obtaining a string instrument for their students.
FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid is available to all enrolling families. Visit our Financial Aid page to learn more.
VOLUNTEERISM AND CHARITABLE GIVING
At Prairie School of DuPage, we are committed to being mindful of our families’ time and money. There are no hidden costs, mandatory donations, or mandatory volunteerism which are typical in many private schools. Volunteerism and charitable giving are welcomed, but at each family’s discretion.
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