Tuition
The Gift of Waldorf Education
City of Lakes Waldorf School is committed to making an excellent Waldorf education affordable. We do this by keeping our tuition as low as possible and awarding Tuition Assistance which allows us to offer an extraordinary value compared to other independent schools. Over one-third of our students receive tuition aid.
2025-26 Tuition and Fees
Educational Programs
Toddler (18-36 months)
| Schedule | Times | Tuition | 10 Monthly Tuition Payments* |
| M-F Full Day | 8:40 am – 3:00 pm* | $19,610 | $1,911** |
*The drop-off window begins at 8:20 am. Extended Care is offered until 5:30 pm for an additional fee (see below).
**The exact monthly payment amount will vary based on tuition deposit. The amounts shown reflect a $500 tuition deposit and are an estimate.
Preschool (3-4 years)
| Schedule | Times | Tuition | 10 Monthly Tuition Payments* |
| M/T Mornings | 8:40 am – 12:15 pm | $5,495 | $500* |
| M/T Full Day | 8:40 am – 3:00 pm | $7,690 | $719* |
| W/Th/F Mornings | 8:40 am – 12:15 pm | $8,255 | $776* |
| W/Th/F Full Day | 8:40 am – 3:00 pm | $11,545 | $1,105* |
| M-F Mornings | 8:40 am – 12:15 pm | $13,750 | $1,325* |
| M-F Full Day | 8:40 am – 3:00 pm | $19,240 | $1,874* |
*The exact monthly payment amount will vary based on tuition deposit. The amounts shown reflect a $500 tuition deposit and are an estimate.
Kindergarten (4.5-6 years)
| Schedule | Times | Tuition | 10 Monthly Tuition Payments* |
| M-F Mornings | 8:30 am – 1:00 pm | $13,825 | $1,333* |
| Mornings + M/T Afternoons | 8:30 am – 1:00 pm 8:30 am – 3:00 pm |
$15,995 | $1,550* |
| Mornings + W/Th/F Afternoons | 8:30 am – 1:00 pm 8:30 am – 3:00 pm |
$17,076 | $1,658* |
| M-F Full Day | 8:30 am – 3:00 pm | $19,250 | $1,875* |
*The exact monthly payment amount will vary based on tuition deposit. The amounts shown reflect a $500 tuition deposit and are an estimate.
Elementary Grades
| Schedule | Times | Tuition | 10 Monthly Tuition Payments* |
| Grades 1-5 | 8:30 am – 3:20 pm | $19,955 | $1,946* |
| Grades 6-8 | 8:30 am – 3:20 pm | $20,690 | $2,019* |
*The exact monthly payment amount will vary based on tuition deposit. The amounts shown reflect a $500 tuition deposit and are an estimate.
Before Care and Extended Day
Before Care (Kindergarten - 8th grade)
Before Care is available for students in Kindergarten – 8th grade, starting at 7:30 am. Before Care is available on all school days.
| Program | Times | Fee |
| Before Care (Kindergarten – 8th grade) | 7:30 – 8:10 am | $8/day |
Extended Day (All Ages)
CLWS offers an Extended Day Program for Toddler through 8th grade students, from the end of the scheduled program day through 5:30 pm. Extended Day is offered every school day, with the exception of the day before school breaks or when the school closes at 12:00 pm.
| Program | Times | Fee |
| Extended Day (Toddler – 8th grade) | 3:00 or 3:20 – 5:30 pm | $25/day flat-rate |
Tuition Assistance
To support socio-economic diversity and ensure access to a transformative Waldorf education, CLWS offers tuition assistance for families with students in Kindergarten through Grade 8.
