Tuition & Fees - Saint James' Episcopal School

At Saint James’ Episcopal School, we believe investing in your child’s education is investing in their future. The lessons learned here — confidence, curiosity, compassion, and a love of learning — last far beyond the classroom. Year after year, our hope is that parents feel their choice of SJES was one of the best decisions they ever made.

We are committed to keeping this investment as accessible and transparent as possible. Families can take advantage of planning tools like VA-529 plans, and our tuition and fee schedule has no hidden surprises. With small classes, caring teachers, and a community rooted in faith and service, a Saint James’ education offers exceptional value during the most formative years of a child’s life. Learn more about the advantages of SJES as an independent school.

Tuition Information

We strive to make our tuition process as clear and straightforward as possible. The information below outlines tuition rates, payment options, and additional programs.

Tuition is managed through FACTS Tuition Management and may be paid monthly or quarterly, unless otherwise arranged with the Business Office.
Families may select the 10th or 20th of the month for tuition payments to be drafted.
Tuition assistance is available for qualifying families and is awarded through a confidential application process.
A multi-student (sibling) discount is available for families with more than one child enrolled.

We also offer an Extended Day Program for all students. Extended Day registration is separate from tuition enrollment, and program details and rates can be found here.

2026-2027 ANNUAL TUITION

2YO and 3YO Preschool (each class is 3 hours)
2 Day $3,930
3 Day $4,830
5 Day $8,300

4YO PREKINDERGARTEN (each class is 4 hours)
3 Day $5,940
4 Day $7,250
5 Day $9,360

KINDERGARTEN (8:15 AM - 2:15 PM)
$12,560

GRADES 1 - 5 (8:15 AM - 3:15 PM)
$13,960

PRESCHOOL FEE (non-refundable)
$175

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FEE (non-refundable)
$350*

*$550 includes Chromebook fee FOR CURRENT STUDENTS ADVANCING TO GRADE 3 and NEW STUDENTS ACCEPTED IN GRADES 3-5

OTHER FEES
Application Fee $150 (Non-refundable fee paid upon application submission)

Once your child is accepted to Saint James’ Episcopal School, enrollment is secured by returning the signed contract along with the applicable school fee and one month’s tuition. We look forward to welcoming your family to our community!

When is tuition due?

Tuition may be paid in full to Saint James’ Episcopal School by May 20, or in installments through a payment plan managed by the online FACTS system. Families who choose the monthly option can select either the 10th or the 20th of each month for their payment date. Each May’s payment is applied toward the following academic year’s tuition. By spreading payments over 10 months, we help keep the monthly cost more manageable for families.

Is there a sibling discount?

SJES provides a multi-student discount of $500 that is applied to the oldest students’ FACTS tuition account. When the oldest student graduates fifth grade from Saint James’, that discount is applied to the next oldest sibling student.

Does SJES provide tuition assistance?

Saint James' is committed within the limits of our resources to partnering with families for whom a Saint James' education is a strong mission fit. We use FACTS Tuition to provide a consistent and objective starting point for evaluating need, and awards are made annually. While families must apply each year, the majority of recipients do receive ongoing assistance across multiple years, provided their financial situation is similar and the School’s resources allow. Please contact the SJES Business Office at katelynn.hill@saintjamesepiscopalschool.org for more information.

Does SJES offer an extended day program and how much does it cost?

Yes! Find out more about our Extended day program and rates here.