
Tuition and Fees

Your interest in the St. David’s School admission process reflects your commitment to providing the very best education for your child. We understand that choosing an independent school is a significant decision that does not come lightly. Education is both an investment in your child’s future and a financial commitment—one we share with you. At St. David’s, we are deeply committed to knowing, loving, and caring for all students well; to deepening their faith, strengthening their virtue, and expanding their knowledge; and to preparing them to become thoughtful, confident, and effective leaders in an increasingly complex world.
2026-27 Tuition Schedule
| Pre-Kindergarten | |
| - half day (8 AM-1 PM) | $13,900 |
| - full day (8 AM-3 PM) | $14,900 |
| Kindergarten | $19,300 |
| Grade 1 | $24,800 |
| Grade 2 | $26,500 |
| Grades 3-5 | $27,600 |
| Grade 6 | $29,000 |
| Grades 7-12 | $30,500 |
Inclusions:
The comprehensive tuition includes the complete cost of attendance, including tuition, food service, and applicable technology services, as well as selected social activities and one yearbook. It does not include books and supplies. Tuition also applies to grade-level trips, but due to increased costs of travel, a surcharge may be applied.
St. David's offers flexible payment schedules, including one-pay, two-pay and ten-pay plans.
Affording St. David's
We believe that a St. David’s education should be accessible to students of all backgrounds, regardless of a family's financial means. With this in mind, we are committed to making tuition affordable through a combination of programs, including need-based tuition assistance, as well as participating in the North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship. These programs are designed to enroll qualified students who could not otherwise afford to attend, thus maximizing the overall strength of the student body.
Additional Fees and Requirements
Additional fees apply for participation in the following programs:
- After-School Care
- Academic Support Services
- Camps & Programs
- Various Co-Curricular Field Trips
St. David's School committed more than $3 million in tuition assistance for the 2026-27 school year.
30% of students receive some level of tuition assistance.
The average need-based award is more than $12,850.
Apply for Tuition Assistance
2027-28 Tuition Assistance Application Deadline
- January 14, 2027
Tuition Assistance application deadline for new families
Tuition Assistance Notification Dates
- February 12, 2027
Pre-K and Kindergarten - March 5, 2027
Grades 1-12
After initial dates and deadlines, applications for Tuition Assistance will continue to be considered on a rolling basis. All applications for Tuition Assistance are confidential and reviewed in the order in which they are received.

