Tuition and Fees
Application Fee
All applicants pay a non-refundable application fee of $50 at the time the application is submitted.
Deposit
A 15% non-refundable enrollment deposit is payable upon signing the enrollment contract.
Tuition
Tuition rates are determined each January by the School’s Board of Trustees for the following year.
Pre Kindergarten 3
3 half days – $4,600
4 half days – $5,800
5 half days – $7,300
3 full days – $8,000
4 full days – $9,250
5 full days – $10,500
Pre Kindergarten 4
3 full days – $8,000
4 full days – $9,250
5 full days – $10,500
Kindergarten – $13,000
Grade 1 – 4 – $15,150
Grade 5 – 8 – $15,800
Payment Options
One payment plan – 100% of tuition paid on or before July 15th
Three payment plan – Three payments of 33% of tuition are paid on or before July 15, September 15, and November 15 of each year.
Monthly payment plan – Ten equal payments starting July 15 and ending on April 15. Requires automatic withdrawal from bank account or credit card.
Application Fee
All applicants pay a non-refundable application fee of $50 at the time the application is submitted.
Deposit
Grades K – 8: A $2,000 non-refundable enrollment deposit is payable upon signing the enrollment contract.
Pre-K: A one month non-refundable deposit is payable upon signing the enrollment contract.
Payment Options
One Payment Plan – 100% of tuition paid on or before July 15th
Three Payment Plan – Three payments of 33% of tuition are paid on or before July 15, September 15, and November 15 of each year. Available for grades K-8 only.
Monthly Payment Plan – requires automatic withdrawal from bank account or credit card.
K – 8 – ten equal payments starting July 15 and ending on April 15.
Pre-K – nine equal payments starting in September and ending on May. The deposit serves as the June payment.
Lunch
Students are welcome to bring lunch from home or to purchase a school lunch for $5.00 per day. Lunch accounts are created at the beginning of the year and work as a debit. Lunch menus are posted monthly and can be viewed on the Parent Section of the Melrose School website. Lunch statements are emailed to parents at the end of each month so that accounts will remain up to date.
After Care Program
The Melrose School offers an extended day for students who require after school care. The program begins at 3:15pm and ends at 5:30pm and is available to students in the PK4 through Grade 8. Pre-K 3 students are accepted on a case-by-case basis. Each day, students receive a snack, participate in art activities, and weather permitting go outside to play. The cost is $10.00 per hour and can be paid daily or weekly.
Homework Club
Homework Club is offered to students in grades 4 – 8 and provides students with a place to begin nightly homework assignments. This program begins at 3:15pm and ends at 4:30pm. Students then have the option to join the After Care program or return home. The cost is $10.00 per hour.
Financial Aid
The Melrose School awards financial grants on the basis of need. The School uses the services of the School and Students Service for Financial Aid (SSS). SSS is an organization that provides schools with an analysis of your family’s finances and suggests your contribution for educational expenses. Families wishing to apply for financial aid complete a Parent Financial Statement with SSS at a cost of $35.00. This fee is paid directly to SSS. We subscribe to the principles of SSS and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, or ethnicity. We will do our best to meet documented need, but our own Financial Aid budget may dictate flexibility. Please note both prospective and returning families must make applications for financial aid every year.
Supporting the School
The Annual Fund is the cornerstone of fundraising at The Melrose School, as it helps provide the dollars needed to meet the day-to-day expenses of running the School. The enthusiastic support of the Melrose School community enables us to maintain low student/teacher ratios, enhance our challenging and dynamic curriculum, and continue to improve our building and grounds. The Campaign closes on June 30th of each year.
Throughout the year, we hold various fundraising events to support the School. The two biggest events are The Melrose Spring Gala and Silent Auction and the Red Knight Open Golf Outing and.
