Tuition | KCDS

Education is your most important investment

For most families, investing in an independent school requires careful financial planning. As a school, we seek to admit talented and motivated students, regardless of family resources.

We believe that economic diversity enriches the educational opportunities for all our families. Therefore, families who feel the full tuition cost is out of their financial reach should not hesitate to visit and apply to our school.

One in four students at Kalamazoo Country Day School receives some type of financial aid. Last year, we awarded over $100,000 in financial aid. Financial aid is not a loan — you do not have to pay it back. Even many families earning over $100,000 qualify for financial aid. A Kalamazoo Country Day School financial aid advisor can help you navigate the process.

Tuition 2024-25

Preschool Tuition

Preschool tuition is invoiced monthly from August through May, on the 1st of the month. Kindergarten through 8th grade tuition is invoiced monthly from August through July on the 1st of the month. The tuition varies based on the time a student attends classes. Parents may alter their attendance schedule with the approval of the Head of School.

Full Day Preschool

Days

3 Days

5 Days

Start Time

8:00 am

Pick-Up

3:30 pm

Monthly Fees

$689

$995

Paid monthly for 10 months (August - May)
Aftercare is billed at $8.50 per hour

Half Day Preschool

Days

2 Days (T/Th)

3 Days (M/W/F)

5 Days

Start Time

8:00 am

Pick-Up

12:45 pm

Monthly Fees

$360

$456

$715

Paid monthly for 10 months (August - May)
Aftercare is billed at $8.50 per hour

K-8 Tuition

Grade

K-2

3-8

Monthly Fees

$949/month

$990/month

Aftercare (until 5:30 pm)

$8.50/hr

Paid monthly for 12 months (August-July)

*Before Care (7:30am until school starts) included in tuition charges

Technology Fees

Technology Fee of $300 billed with first month's tuition

Discounts

Sibling discount for multiple children enrolled at KCDS
Military discount
Referral Bonus for recruiting a new student who enrolls at KCDS

Learn more about our affordability!

Kalamazoo Country Day School (KCDS) is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. KCDS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (Including actual or perceived gender identity, gender expression), sexual orientation, height, weight, marital status, familial status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other legally protected status in admission of qualified students or in providing access to the rights, privileges, programs, or activities generally available to all students and their families. This includes educational policies, scholarships, and other financial aid programs, or other school-administered programs and activities, employees, members of our Board of Directors and volunteers.