New Students
Application Fee: $100 (non-refundable)
Enrollment Fee and Tuition Deposit: (non-refundable)
- Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School (1-5): $1,562
[Enrollment fee $649; Tuition deposit $913]
- Middle School (6-8) and High School (9-12): $1,896
[Enrollment fee $681; Tuition deposit $1,215]
Tuition includes most activities and field trips:
Preschool/Kindergarten |
Flexible Tuition Range |
|
| Preschool (3 days) | $8,360 – $15,199 | |
| Pre/K (4 days) | $9,790 – $18,472 | |
| Pre/K Full time (5 days) | $10,680 – $21,355 | |
1st-5th Grades |
Flexible Tuition Range |
|
| Grades 1-2 | $10,680 – $21,355 | |
| Grades 3-5 | $11,020 – $22,033 | |
6th-12th Grades |
Flexible Tuition Range |
|
| Grades 6-7 Tuition includes middle school camping |
$13,664 – $27,328 | |
| Grade 8 Tuition includes middle school camping and Boston Learning Journey |
$15,813 – $29,560 | |
| Grade 9 Tuition includes high school rafting and Yosemite Learning Journey |
$15,813 – $29,560 | |
| Grade 10 Tuition includes high school rafting and Catalina Learning Journey |
$15,813 – $29,560 | |
| Grade 11 Tuition includes high school rafting and Washington D.C. Learning Journey |
$18,988 – $33,918 | |
| Grade 12 Tuition includes high school rafting and India Learning Journey |
$18,988 – $33,918 | |
Middle/High Textbook Refundable Deposit: $275
Annual Bus Fees
| Transportation available to the following locations: | 1-2 Days | 3 Days | 4-5 Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watsonville / Santa Cruz Side | |||
| Holohan Road/Valley Catholic Church | $1,898 | $2,640 | $2,957 |
| Airport & Freedom Blvds. /VFW | $1,898 | $2,640 | $2,957 |
| Aladdin Nursery/5-Mile House | $1,898 | $2,640 | $2,957 |
| Aptos Natural Foods/Aptos Library | $2,078 | $2,923 | $3,224 |
| Sunnyside Produce/Michaels on Main | $2,078 | $2,923 | $3,224 |
| Pacific Cultural Center (PCC) | $2,480 | $3,337 | $3,675 |
| Gilroy / Morgan Hill Side | |||
| Fortino’s Winery/Redwood Retreat – Gilroy | $1,788 | $2,451 | $2,747 |
| Church at Dewitt/Dunne – Morgan Hill | $2,480 | $3,337 | $3,785 |
One-Way riders pay 2/3 the rate; Riders with two bus stops (e.g. AM/PM) pay 1/2 each rate
Occasional rides must be pre-arranged with the Office – $15 per ride, max 10 rides per quarter, billed each semester.
Payment Plans Available
Choose one:
1) Full payment for the entire school year paid by April 5, 2025 directly to the School (a 1% discount will be applied if payment is received by check or in cash by the due date on the contract); Tuition Refund Plan (see below) at 2.2% of tuition is optional, but recommended.
FACTS Tuition Management plans
(FACTS allows payments using your savings account, checking account or credit card (payment using credit card includes a 2.95% convenience fee). The family will be responsible for payment of the $15 annual fee for the Two-payment option or $50 annual fee for the monthly plan.)
2) Two-payment option: pay 50% by April 5, 2025 and 50% by August 5, 2025 through FACTS Tuition Management. Tuition Refund Plan (see below) at 2.2% of tuition is optional, but recommended, as long as the School receives the final payment before classes begin.
3) Monthly payment plans are available through FACTS Tuition Management. Payments will begin in April 2025 and continue through March 2026. Payment schedule is adjusted based on enrollment date, however all payments are due no later than June 2026. Tuition Refund Plan (see below) at 2.2% of tuition is required.
Additional Financial Considerations
- Three annual fundraisers supplement tuition and provide an additional 10 – 15% of revenue to cover Program expenses. Our goal is 100% family participation. Your contributions are tax deductible.
- Incidental charges may include the following: snack bar purchases, occasional bus use, club fees, school supplies, book fees, athletic gear, and additional field trips not already included in the tuition.
- Parents can expect tuition to increase annually by 3% to 7%, depending on operating costs.
- By signing a Contract, parents enroll students for an entire academic year. In the event that a student withdraws before August 25, 2025 the contract states that 21% of the annual tuition is owed to the school. As of August 25, 2025 the full tuition is due to the school. See the following Tuition Refund Plan for details.
Tuition Refund Plan Policy
The Tuition Refund Plan is important for Mount Madonna School and its families. MMS requires full payment for the academic year as of August 25, 2025 and will make no adjustment of fees for absences, withdrawal or dismissal. Therefore, we are pleased to be able to help protect families’ financial investment with the Tuition Refund Plan.
This Plan, offered by A.W.G. Dewar’s provides an allowance of tuition fees in the event of withdrawal of a student, for any reason, or dismissal by the School. The Tuition Refund Plan becomes effective on July 1, 2025 if a student is unable to attend school due to a covered medical reason. The non-medical coverage, which covers voluntary withdrawals and dismissals, becomes effective after the student attends 14 consecutive calendar days beginning with the student’s first day in the academic year.
The cost is 2.2% of the annual tuition fee for the 2025-26 school year. Parents who do not pay the total annual fees by August 24, 2025 must participate in the Tuition Refund Plan or present evidence of comparable insurance coverage. Participation is optional, but recommended, for those who pay the total annual fees by August 24, 2025. Because we do not give refunds for unused tuition, we recommend all parents participate in this Tuition Refund Plan.
New Family and Sibling Incentive Program
This incentive rewards current families for referrals that result in newly enrolled
students. A referring family receives a one-time:
- $2,000 tuition credit for each new family they refer who enrolls one or more students for a full year.
- $500 tuition credit for each new sibling within their own family enrolling for the 1st time for a full year.
- If a new student enrolls for a partial year, a partial incentive reward will be given.
Credits: When a new student enrolls, the registration paperwork must indicate the referring family. All incentive discounts will be credited to the referring family’s account in October following the new student’s start date. The recipient family must have a student enrolled at MMS to receive a credit.
