Circle School

About Circle School

Tuition & Financial Aid
The Circle School admits students without regard to family financial ability and strives to be affordable to families of all income levels through our financial aid program. The median income of our enrolled families closely matches the median income in the surrounding area.

Financial aid is based on household income and individual circumstances. Typical monthly costs, assuming a nine-month payment plan, are given in the table below.
Typical approximate monthly tuition costs after financial aid, 2012-2013*

Based on Household Income
$30,000
1st child (per month x 9): $ 299
2nd child (per month x 9): $ 66
3rd child (per month x 9): $ 66

$60,000
1st child (per month x 9): $ 420 to $ 640
2nd child (per month x 9): $ 115
3rd child (per month x 9): $ 115

$100,000
1st child (per month x 9): $ 700 to $ 880
2nd child (per month x 9): $ 174
3rd child (per month x 9): $ 174

$150,000
1st child (per month x 9): $ 900 to $1,100
2nd child (per month x 9): $ 220
3rd child (per month x 9): $ 220

$200,000
1st child (per month x 9): $ 1,225
2nd child (per month x 9): $ 270
3rd child (per month x 9): $ 270

$300,000
1st child (per month x 9): $ 1,225
2nd child (per month x 9): $ 460
3rd child (per month x 9): $ 270


*An annual fee of $625 per child applies in addition to costs shown in the table. Cost figures are estimates of typical households. Financial aid is based on family financial need as assessed by a federal formula adapted to the region and the school's budget, and applied by an independent agency.


A Financial Aid Application may be filed at any time during the admissions process, and is usually filed following an Admissions Visit. Applications are processed by Flowers & Flowers CPAs, and incur a $40 filing fee. Results are usually mailed within a week of filing.

If you prefer, you may skip the 3-page financial aid application and submit your complete tax returns to the school, along with a fee of $60.