Tuition and Fees

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

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  • 2022-2023 Initial Fees

    Application Fee (non refundable)$75
    Deposit – due on enrollment$250
    Book and Activities Fee – Early Childhood due in September$130
    Book and Activities Fee – Lower Elementary due in September$275
    Book and Activities Fee – Upper Elementary due in September$500
    Book and Activities Fee – Middle School due in September$650

  • 2022-2023 Tuition

    Early Childhood Full-Day Program Ages 3-6$15,450
    Lower Elementary Program Grades 1-3$15,700
    Upper Elementary Program Grades 4-6$15,950
    Middle School Program Grades 7-8$16,200

  • 2022-2023 Extended Care

    2022-2023 Extended Care Contract Rates

    Note: There is no after care on Wednesdays.

    HoursAnnualPer Payment**
    Before care and after care7:30 AM - 5:30 PM$4,650$465
    Before care only7:30 AM - program start$1,485$148.50
    After care onlyProgram end - 5:30 PM$3,170$317.00

  • 2022-2023 Montessori Anticipated Program Hours

    Program LevelArrival Window (AM)Departure Window (PM)
    Early Childhood (Ages 3-6 years)8:15 - 8:303:00 - 3:15
    Lower Elementary (Grades 1-3)8:30 - 8:453:15 - 3:30
    Upper Elementary (Grades 4-6)8:45 - 9:00 3:30 - 3:45
    Middle School (Grades 7-8)8:45 - 9:003:30 - 3:45

    Published January 14, 2022

  • Payments

    Tuition is billed in ten equal monthly payments. For newly enrolled students, the first tuition payment is due upon enrollment. The second is due June 5, 2022.  The next eight payments are billed monthly starting in September.

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 2023-2024 academic year is Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

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    Rachel  Clements 

    Business Office Manager

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