Tuition & Fees


2025/2026 School Year Contract Pricing

Grade Level Yearly Enrollment
& Misc. Fees 
Yearly Tuition
Two Year-Old Program
(Half, Extended, Full Day Options)
$ 355 2 Years Old
Preprimary/Junior Kindergarten
(Half, Extended, Full Day Options)
$ 395 Preprimary/Junior Kindergarten
Kindergarten $1,395 Kindergarten
First Grade  $1,395 1st Grade
Second Grade $1,395 2nd Grade
Third Grade $1,395 3rd Grade
Fourth Grade $1,395 4th Grade
Fifth Grade $1,695 5th Grade
Sixth Grade $1,695 6th Grade
Seventh Grade $1,695 7th Grade
Eighth Grade $1,695 8th Grade

*Annual tuition price range depends on grade, as well as chosen payment plan and sibling or corporate discount.

NON-REFUNDABLE ENROLLMENT FEE

  • 2 year-old $355.00
  • Preschool $395.00
  • K-4th grade $1,395.00
  • JH $1,695.00

BOOK & MATERIAL FEE – Included in enrollment fee

SCIENCE LAB FEE – Grades 5 – 8 fee included in enrollment

LATE PAYMENT FEE – A late fee of $25.00 will be charged if payment is made after the 5th of the month.

RETURNED CHECK FEE – A fee of $15.00 will be charged for each returned check. In the event of a second returned check, all future payments must be made by credit card, cash, money order, or cashiers check.

TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS – You may choose the Annual Plan, Semi-Annual Plan or Ten Month Plan for Elementary and Jr. High students. Preschool is a monthly payment program with two weeks prorated vacation a year.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE – Financial Assistance is available to families who might otherwise not be able to afford the tuition and fees. It is our sincere belief that the benefits of an educational experience at Carden Conservatory are too valuable to restrict access for purely financial reasons. Please contact the office for further information.

SCHOOL HOURS:

  • 2 Year-Old/Preprimary/Junior Kindergarten 7:00 – 12:30, 7:00 – 3:00, or 7:00 – 6:00
    Junior Kindergarten is a 5 day program only.
  • Grades K – 2 8:30 – 3:00
  • Grades 3 – 4 8:00 – 3:00
  • Grades 5 – 8 7:45- 3:00
  • Before School Care: 7:00 – 7:30 am @ $8.00/hr
    After School Care: 3:00 – 6:00 pm @ $8.00/hr

HOT LUNCH PROGRAM –  *Optional*

Available daily for $9 a day

Monthly Drink Pass available  – water/juice for $25 a month