Investing in a Joyful Beginning
At The Acorn, we believe that a child's earliest educational experiences lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning. Your tuition investment supports a nurturing, play-based education where children are encouraged to explore, create, build relationships, and develop confidence in a caring community.
As a nonprofit, private school, every tuition dollar is reinvested into our mission, supporting exceptional teachers, enriching classroom materials, beautiful learning environments, and meaningful experiences that help children thrive. An Acorn education includes much more than time spent in the classroom. Tuition helps provide:
- Intentionally small classes
- Individualized attention
- Experienced teachers
- Hands-on learning materials
- Nature-based learning experiences
- Art, Music and Spanish instruction
- Cooking and creative activities
- Field trips and special experiences
- A screen-free learning environment
- A strong family-school community
These experiences are woven together to create an education that is difficult to measure by a textbook or a test alone.
We understand that every family's circumstances are different. We are happy to talk with families about tuition, payment options, program choices, and scheduling so that you can make an informed decision about whether The Acorn is the right fit for your family.
If you are considering The Acorn, we encourage you to look not only at the cost of tuition, but at the experience, relationships, opportunities, and educational foundation your child will receive in return.
| Class | Monthly Tuition (payment schedule varies by class) | Annual Tuition (3% discount) | Semi-Annual Tuition Fall (2% discount) | Semi-Annual Tuition Spring (2% discount) | Annual Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Grade | $11,000 10 months / $1,100 | $10,670 | $5,390 5 months | $5,390 5 months | $1,100 |
| First Grade | $10,500 10 months / $1,050 | $10,185 | $5,145 5 months | $5,145 5 months | $1,100 |
| Kindergarten | $8,640 9 months / $960 | $8,381 | $3,763 4 months | $4,704 5 months | $800 |
| 5 Year Old Class | $7,560 9 months / $840 | $7,333 | $3,293 4 months | $4,116 5 months | $680 |
| 5 Day AM Class | $7,155 9 months / $795 | $6,940 | $3,116 4 months | $3,896 5 months | $575 |
| 3 Day T/W/Th AM or PM | $5,175 9 months / $575 | $5,020 | $2,254 4 months | $2,818 5 months | $535 |
| 3 Day M/W/F AM | $4,995 9 months / $555 | $4,845 | $2,176 4 months | $2,720 5 months | $535 |
| 2 Day T/Th AM | $3,780 9 months / $420 | $3,667 | $1,646 4 months | $2,058 5 months | $230 |
| 2 Day M/F AM | $3,600 9 months / $400 | $3,492 | $1,568 4 months | $1,960 5 months | $230 |
| Wednesday Extended Day Depart 2:00pm | $1,305 9 months / $145 | $1,266 | $568 | $711 | — |
| Thursday Early Session Arrive 11:10am | $819 9 months / $91 | $795 | $357 | $446 | — |
*Annual Fees cover activities, supplies, nutritious snacks, cooking activities, field trips, security, etc., as well as Music, Spanish, and Art teachers where applicable.
Bridge Program Tuition and Fees
The Bridge Program is a limited-availability program option that allows eligible students to combine a morning and afternoon class, creating a full school day from 8:40 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday while maintaining the small-class, developmentally appropriate experience that makes The Acorn special. We have three Bridge Class options available:
| Class | Monthly Tuition (9 month school year) | Annual Tuition (3% discount) | Semi-Annual Tuition Fall (2% discount) | Semi-Annual Tuition Spring (2% discount) | Annual Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option 1 5 Day AM + 3 Day T/W/Th PM | $11,295 9 months / $1,255 | $10,956 | $4,920 4 months | $6,150 5 months | $1,100 |
| Option 2 3 Day T/W/Th AM + 3 Day T/W/Th PM | $9,315 9 months / $1,035 | $9,036 | $4,057 4 months | $5,072 5 months | $1,070 |
| Option 3 Five Year Old PM + 3 Day T/W/Th AM | $11,700 9 months / $1,300 | $11,349 | $5,096 4 months | $6,370 5 months | $1,215 |
*Annual Fees cover activities, supplies, nutritious snacks, cooking activities, field trips, security, etc., as well as Music, Spanish, and Art teachers where applicable.