The Value of an LFCDS Education
An Investment in Who They Become
Tuition & affordability
When families talk about LFCDS, they rarely start with facilities or programs. They talk about teachers who know their children deeply. They talk about confidence gained through challenge. They talk about a community that feels like a second family. Students leave LFCDS academically prepared, confident in their abilities, and ready to contribute wherever life takes them next.
A listing of 2026 - 2027 Tuition and Fees is provided as a Portable Document Format (PDF) file. Parents may also subscribe to the Tuition Refund Insurance Plan. This plan provides an allowance for a portion of the tuition in the event of medical absence, non-medical withdrawal or dismissal. There is an annual fee of 3.5% of the total tuition cost.
2026-2027 Tuition
1st STEP (Two-Day Program)
$7,220
1st STEP (Three-Day Program)
$9,875
Preschool (Five-Day, Half Days)
$15,185
Preschool (Five-Day, Full Days)
$29,935
Junior Kindergarten (3 Full-Days, 2 Half-Days)
$25,875
Junior Kindergarten (Five-Day, Full-Days)
$31,930
Senior Kindergarten
$31,930
Grade 1 through Grade 4
$38,020
Grade 5 through Grade 8
$42,210
your child's growth, confidence, and future
We are committed to making that opportunity accessible to families from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances.
Whether you're just beginning to explore independent school options or actively evaluating tuition, we encourage you to start the conversation. Many families are surprised to learn that an LFCDS education may be more attainable than they initially assumed.
Affordability
The right educational fit should never feel out of reach.
LFCDS provides need-based financial assistance and additional tuition support programs to help make an exceptional education accessible to qualified students and families. Every financial aid conversation is handled with care, discretion, and respect.
Our goal is simple: to enroll students who will thrive here, regardless of financial circumstance.
Additional Tuition Support Programs
Educator Assistance
Military Family Assistance
How to Apply
Financial Aid at LFCDS
Questions About Tuition or Financial Assistance?
Choosing a school is one of the most important investments a family can make. We're here to help you understand your options and navigate the process with confidence. Read more about our Financial Aid Policy or get in contact if you have questions.
Contact Financial Aid
Lisa Horstmann
Director of Financial Aid & Associate Director of Enrollment
(847) 615-6188
lisa.horstmann@lfcds.org