Tuition & Fees
We are committed to helping our families understand the value of an independent school education. Our hope is that each year our parents feel as though their investment in a Saint James’ Episcopal School education is the best investment they've ever made. We invite you to consider all the financial strategies available to you, and also to talk to us about ways we can help.
- Make a sustainable plan. You need a financial plan that not only works for preschool and/or elementary, but for the foreseeable future.
- Reevaluate your priorities. Tuition might take the place of a new car payment, a larger mortgage, or an expensive vacation.
- Use a VA-529. Did you know you can now pay for your child’s K-12 independent education with pre-tax dollars? To learn more about VA-529 options, please refer to the VA-529 website or contact a financial advisor.
- Compare apples to apples when evaluating costs. Many independent schools have multiple fees that add to the total cost and can make them more expensive than they first appear. We are upfront about what your costs will be. View our tuition schedule with all fees below.
We believe that Saint James’ offers the highest value among local school options, and we believe your own research will lead you to the same conclusion. Learn more about the advantages of SJES and an independent school.
Annual Tuition and Fee Schedule
The age cut-off date is September 30 for all classes. The rates below are for the 2025-2026 school year.
We also offer an Extended Day Program for all students. Find Extended Day information and rates here.
2025-2026 ANNUAL TUITION
2YO and 3YO Preschool (each class is 3 hours)
2 Day $3,740
3 Day $4,600
4 Day $6,320 (only offered to 3YO)
5 Day $7,900
4YO PREKINDERGARTEN (each class is 4 hours)
3 Day $5,660
4 Day $6,900
5 Day $8,910
KINDERGARTEN (8:15 AM - 2:15 PM)
$11,500
GRADES 1 - 5 (8:15 AM - 3:15 PM)
$12,780
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
Early Application Request Fee $150 (Optional, non-refundable and paid if and when requesting Early Application opportunity. Please note this fee is in addition to the application fee.)
Application Fee $150 (Non-refundable fee paid upon application submission)