Principia School

We work with families from all income levels to ensure that every qualified student can benefit from a Principia education. Approximately 49 percent of Principia School families receive financial aid grants. (That’s money that doesn’t need to be repaid.)

Upper School (Grades 9–12)

• Tuition (includes fees & lunch): $20,900
• Boarding Program (room & board)*: $18,000

Total

• $20,900 (Day)
• $38,900 (Boarding)

Middle School (Grades 6–8)

• Tuition (includes fees & lunch): $18,200
• Boarding Program (room & board)*: $18,000

Total

• $18,200 (Day)
• $36,200 (Boarding)

Lower School (Kindergarten–Grade 5)

Tuition (includes fees & lunch): $13,000

Early Childhood

Early Learning Center

• $1000/month (Full-time care)
• $550/month (Half-time care)
• $65/day (4.5 hours or more)
• $35/day (Less than 4.5 hours)

Acorn On-Campus Program

• $700 (Play-In + Parent Seminar)
• $1,500 (Play-In + 1 day Activities)
• $2,200 (Play-In + 2 days Activities)

Preschool 3

• $5,500/year (Three half days per week)
• $7,000/year (Three full days or five half days)
• $11,000 (Five full days)

Preschool 4

• $7,000/year (Five half days)
• $11,000 (Five full days)

Additional Information about Fees and Billing

• The annual fee for Elsah Bus service (per rider) is $990.
• The following programs and services are not eligible for financial aid: Acorn, Early Learning Center, and Elsah Bus.
• Room and board will be charged separately to boarding students.

*Travel expenses and personal allowances for boarding students are not included in Principia tuition and fees.