Deciding to invest in a private education is a personal decision. As you consider schools for your child, you may be asking yourself what is the true value of a Way of the Shepherd education? Is it the strong academics? The qualified faculty? The lifelong friends? The immersion of Catholic faith? These things certainly contribute to The Way of the Shepherd’s reputation as one of the Mid West’s leading Catholic Montessori schools, but our worth is best measured through the quality of our graduates.
“Education is a once in a lifetime opportunity to open children’s hearts and minds to the unbelievable wonder of the universe.”
Sir Anthony Seldon
Our mission is to provide a quality Catholic Montessori education for your children while meeting the school’s fiduciary responsibilities and maintaining the financial health of the school. Tuition does not reflect the full cost of educating your child. The Board of Directors at The Way of the Shepherd makes every effort to keep tuition affordable and target additional income from fundraising efforts, annual donations, and outside contributions.
Tuition and Fees 2024-2025
Tuition rates for the 2023-2024 academic year are indicated below. Financial assistance is available based upon a family’s demonstrated need and is awarded on a case-by-case basis.
Multi-Child Discount: 30% for 3rd child; 60% for 4th child and on (not applicable to Ages 3-4 afternoons).
Children’s House (Ages 3-4)
1/2 Day (Ages 3-4) – $5,320
All Day (Ages 3-4) – $9,375
Program Fees – $120
Children’s House (Kindergarten)
Tuition – $6,650
Program Fee – $210
Lower Elementary (Grades 1-3)
Tuition – $6,650
Program Fee – $310
Upper Elementary (Grades 4-6)
Tuition – $6,650
Program Fee – $420
Adolescents (Grades 7-8)
Tuition – $8,420
Program Fee – $420
TUITION ASSISTANCE
The Way of the Shepherd offers financial assistance to those families who demonstrate financial need. Determination of financial need is the result of an independent evaluation from TADS and the school.
Please contact the Admissions Office at
763-862-9110 for more information.