Tuition & Fees
At North Shore Montessori School, we strive to keep our tuition within reach of every family. We offer flexible payment plans. And there are no hidden fees; field trips and going-out adventures are included in tuition.
If you're joining us for the 2025-2026 school year, welcome! To secure your child’s placement, please follow the instructions on the How to Apply page.
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Tuition & Fees
| Classroom | Schedule | Tuition & Activity Fees | Tuition Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Elementary (grades 4 to 6) | Monday-Friday, 8:45 AM - 3:00 PM | $19,150 | $2,000 |
| Lower Elementary (grades 1 to 3) | Monday-Friday, 8:45 AM - 3:00 PM | $18,600 | $2,000 |
| Kindergarten (Children’s House) | Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | $17,000 | $2,000 |
| 4 full days, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | $16,250 | $2,000 | |
| Pre-Kindergarten (Children’s House) | 5 full days, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | $16,750 | $2,000 |
| 5 mornings, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | $13,800 | $2,000 | |
| 4 full days, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | $15,930 | $2,000 | |
| 4 mornings, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | $12,750 | $2,000 | |
| 3 full days, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM $ | $14,850 | $2,000 |
Payment Overview
- Tuition as described covers the 2025-2026 school year; no credit or refunds will be issued for any days that your child misses school.
- NSMS offers four tuition payment plans: annual 6/1/25, semi-annual 6/1/25 & 9/1/25 , quarterly 6/1/25, 9/1/25, 12/1/25 & 2/1/26, and monthly 6/1/25 through 3/1/26.
- Effective for the 2025-26 school year, payments can be made by direct deposit, procare, venmo or check made out to NSMS or North Shore Montessori School.
- All activity fees and field trip fees are included in the tuition.
- If your child enrolls mid-year, tuition payment plan will be agreed upon, with full tuition due by April 1.
Child Care Fees (Before and After School Care)
Child care is available upon request, prior to and after the school day. Child care is not available during school vacations or when the school is closed.
Child care is billed monthly. Payment is due upon receipt. Care will be billed on the hour and half hour. See the contract for more information and late fees. We are holding fees steady for 2025-26.
Child care rates:
- $20 per hour for a single child
- $25 per hour when more than one child in the family is in care during the same time period