Tuition & Affordability

Westchester is an investment in your child's present and future. We recognize that the cost of an independent education requires substantial financial investment and are committed to making our program affordable and accessible to a wide range of families. With this in mind, Westchester offers options to make tuition affordable.

Tuition for 2025-2026

Tuition Ranges

Tuition rates are listed as a range by grade level, reflecting our commitment to affordability. Westchester offers the Indexed Tuition program (Clarity application required) for grades K-12, customized according to a family’s ability to contribute toward educational expenses. Many factors are considered in determining the tuition amount a family may afford.

Grade	Cost
Pre-Kindergarten (8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)	$8,140*
Pre-Kindergarten (8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)	$9,890*
Kindergarten	$2,902 - $14,510
Grade 1	$3,270 - $16,350
Grade 2	$3,484 - $17,420
Grades 3-5	$3,933 - $19,665
Grades 6-8	$4,418 - $22,090
Grades 9-12	$4,859 - $24,295

*Full tuition and fees are expected for pre-kindergarten, which is not included in Indexed Tuition.

Student Activity Fee

The fee includes books, class trips, Chromebook rental for grades 5-12, classroom supplies, Advanced Placement (AP) classes and exams, graduation, one yearbook per student, Early Withdrawal Policy, and other miscellaneous items and consumables. The fee will be assessed at the beginning of the school year.

Grade	Fee
Pre-Kindergarten	$400
Kindergarten - Grade 4	$1,090
Grade 5	$1,285
Grade 6 - 8	$2,100
Grade 9 - 12	$2,340

Optional Fees

Westchester makes the following offerings available for the convenience and support of our families. Additional fees apply as these are not included in the overall tuition and student activity fee for all students. Fees are subject to change at any time.

Options	Cost
Before- and after-school care	$8.00/hour
Academic support	Varies
Transportation	$690-$1,350/year
Private music lessons	$45/30-minute lesson (15 lessons per semester), $15 for materials
Overnight travel (clubs, athletics)	Varies
After-school elective clubs	Varies

Indexed Tuition

There are several ways Westchester works with families to make tuition affordable for a variety of financial circumstances.

Indexed Tuition Details

Indexed Tuition

WCDS uses Clarity as its Indexed Tuition application system. Click on the button below to create an account or log in.

Questions?

Contact the Admissions Office for more details on Indexed Tuition and other affordability options.

Affordability

There are several ways Westchester works with families to make tuition affordable for a variety of financial circumstances.

Opportunity Scholarship and ESA+ Programs

Third Child Discount

Lily Blackman Promise Grants (Incoming PK-5th Grade Students)

Lily Blackman was a bright and caring Westchester kindergartener whose time was cut short when she lost her battle with cancer in the fall of 2011. To honor her memory, Promise Grants are awarded to incoming pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students with great potential. Promise Grants fund a percentage of tuition and are renewable throughout the Lower School years as long as the student remains in good standing. To apply for a Lily Blackman Promise Grant:

Complete the application for admission.
Complete the Lily Blackman Promise Grant application.
Upon completion of the grant application, interviews will be scheduled with a selection committee.
The Admissions Office will notify the recipient of the grant.

Wilson Award

Thomasville Education Fund

The WCDS Thomasville Education Fund, established by an anonymous donor, is an extension of the school’s Indexed Tuition and will help cover up to 80 percent of tuition at Westchester. The fund will support qualifying students who have financial need and are residents within the city of Thomasville. This fund is open to students enrolling for the first time. Funds will be awarded on an annual basis during the admissions process and are renewable each year as recipients continue to meet qualifications.

Payment Plans

Notice for Prospective Student-Athletes

Westchester Country Day School does not provide athletic scholarships for student-athletes.

As a member of the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA), Westchester Country Day School does not actively recruit or give preferential treatment to athletes to play sports at our school. In accordance with NCISAA rules: "The NCISAA operates under the basic premise that student athletes do not receive preferential treatment in the awarding of financial aid/scholarships from member schools. While the NCISAA understands that every school has individual criteria in the distribution of aid, no player may receive any form of financial aid for athletic participation. Most importantly, schools may not require participation in athletics as a condition for the allotment of financial aid."