Tuition & Fees

Tuition Schedule 2024-25

Tuition for each academic year is set by the Board of Trustees.

PreK-3 and PreK-4

Three half days a week (a.m.)$9,415
Five half days a week (a.m.)$12,330
Three full days a week$13,620
Five full days a week$18,550

Kindergarten-Class XII

Full Day Kindergarten$23,760
Classes I – III$24,450
Classes IV – VII$28,010
Classes VIII – XII$31,345

Additional Fees

New Family Matriculation Fee

  • A one-time matriculation fee of $2,000 will be assessed to New Families upon enrollment.

Lower School Student Fee

  • $425 per year

Middle School Student Fee

  • $625 per year
  • Athletics $100+ per sport

Upper School Student Fee

  • $775 per year
  • Athletics $100+ per sport

Tuition Refund Insurance

  • The school does not grant refunds for late entrance, absence, withdrawal or dismissal. The obligation of the parent to pay tuition and fees for the entire school year is unconditional. To assist parents in meeting this obligation, we offer the Dewar Tuition Refund Insurance, which is required under the Monthly Payment Plan. It is optional under the One Payment Plan. The cost of this insurance is 1.20% of the 2024-25 annual tuition.


The one-time New Family Matriculation Fee is due upon enrollment. The Student Fee & Tuition Refund Insurance is due on June 25th. Other miscellaneous costs and individualized courses vary (AP courses, athletic teams, extracurricular activities, trips, extended day care, etc.) and are billed monthly. Billing statements are sent on the fifth day of each month.

Tuition Payment Plans

Waterford offers two different tuition payment plans. A non-refundable enrollment deposit of 10% of tuition is payable upon acceptance.

  • The One Payment Plan requires that the remaining 90% be paid by June 25th. Enrollment in this Payment Plan will yield a 2% discount of the Annual Tuition Rate.
  • The Monthly Payment Plan requires payment of the 90% paid over eight months with the first payment due June 25th and the final payment due January 25th. There is no interest charged with this plan.

We are committed to making a Waterford education affordable for our students. To fulfill this commitment, the School maintains a Financial Assistance Program. Need-based financial aid can make Waterford more affordable for families who demonstrate financial need.

17%

of students enrolled at Waterford School receive financial assistance.

The Waterford School is an independent, non-profit organization. Tuition and fees support approximately 95 percent of the operating expenses. The remaining 5 percent, the gap between tuition and the cost to educate a student, is contributed by parents, alumni, and friends of Waterford through the Annual Fund. Contributions to the Annual Fund are tax-deductible.

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