Tuition and Fees

Tuition is set annually by the Cedar River Montessori School Board of Directors.

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  • 2025-2026 Initial Fees

    Application Fee$100
    Annual Enrollment Fee$250
    First Tuition Payment Due Upon Initial Enrollment10% of Current Annual Tuition

  • 2025-2026 Tuition

    Early Childhood Full-Day Program Ages 3-6$20,780
    Lower Elementary Program Grades 1-3$20,780
    Upper Elementary Program Grades 4-6$20,780
    Middle School Program Grades 7-8$20,780

  • 2025-2026 Extended Care


    HoursAnnualPer Payment
    Before care and after care7:30 AM - 5:30 PM$6,150$615
    Before care only7:30 AM - program start$1,850$185
    After care onlyProgram end - 5:30 PM$4,450$445

  • Payments

    Tuition is billed in ten equal monthly payments, unless families choose either annual or semi-annual payment plans.

    For newly enrolled students, the first tuition payment is due upon enrollment. The second payment is due June 1.  The next eight payments are billed monthly starting in September.

    All initial fees, tuition payments, and extended care fees are non-refundable.

Financial Aid

The Cedar River Montessori School Board of Directors is dedicated to cultivating a community that intentionally practices diversity, equity, and inclusion. Financial aid offers support to families where needed and provides more equitable access to a Cedar River Montessori education. The Financial Aid Committee offers aid to students based on school policies, demonstrated financial need and available funds.

Additional Information

Financial aid is need-based, and the financial aid application is separate from the admissions application.

Visit Admissions FAQ for more financial aid information.

The financial aid application deadline for the 2026-2027 academic year is Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

Applications

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    Rachel Clements 

    Business Office Manager