Frequently Asked Questions about The Prentice School and our program

Tuition & Payment Options

Admissions & Enrollment

Academics & Programs

Prentice Services

Tuition & Payment Options

Tuition Rates

Tuitions for the 2024-25 school year is based on student's grade level and school.

The Prentice School

Grades 1 - 6: $35,250

Grades 7 - 8: $36,500

In addition to the tuition fee, an annual $500 non-refundable registration and materials fee is required for enrollment and re-enrollment.

Tuitions for the 2025-26 school year is based on student's grade level and school.

The Prentice School

Grades 1 - 6: $37,000

Grades 7 - 8: $38,250

In addition to the tuition fee, an annual $500 non-refundable registration and materials fee is required for enrollment and re-enrollment.

Yes. The Prentice School offers needs-based tuition assistance to qualified families.

Approximately 25% of our families receive financial assistance. Prentice does not offer full tuition assistance. Students must complete the admissions process and be offered enrollment before they can submit an application (including current tax returns, W-2s and income supporting documents) through FACTS Grant & Aid. It is reviewed and granted on an annual basis.

We stand out among private schools by serving a unique population. For many families, The Prentice School’s tuition and fees may qualify as a tax-deductible medical expense, potentially reducing annual costs by thousands. Additionally, transportation expenses can often be tax-deductible. For detailed information, visit the LDA of America website, and speak with your personal tax advisor to confirm eligibility. Individual circumstances vary, so a local CPA with expertise in this area is recommended.

You can use up to $10,000 annually from a 529 Plan to cover private school tuition. Speak with your personal tax advisor to confirm eligibility. Individual circumstances vary, so a local CPA with expertise in this area is recommended.

It is advised that before applying for Financial Aid, families consider using funds from their 401K to afford tuition. Our Financial Aid committee takes family's 401K status into consideration.

The Prentice School's daily reading and writing intervention, study skills, and organizational strategies may help you reduce the need for external services such as executive functioning coaches, reading specialists, writing specialists, after-school programs and tutors.

We partner with FACTS, a national third-party tuition management service, to provide a monthly payment plan option. By enrolling in FACTS, you can pay tuition through automated bank debits or credit card payments.

Admissions & Enrollment

Many students with learning disabilities also have co-occurring ADD or ADHD. The Prentice School enrolls students with additional ADD or ADHD diagnosis. However, our program is not designed for students with emotional disorders or social or behavioral challenges.

The Prentice School does not enroll students with a primary diagnosis of ASD. Our program is built for students with language-based learning disorders only and is not designed for students with social or behavioral challenges.

The Prentice School is a private school with a comprehensive admissions process. Our goal is always to ensure that our program is a good fit for your child. A potential student is offered enrollment at Prentice by our Admissions and Enrollment team throughout the school year as long as there is space in the classroom.

You must submit a digital inquiry from our website. Click the Inquire button or follow this link.

You will be contacted by our Admissions Coordinator to complete your initial qualification interview prior to completing any further steps.

Every student’s journey is unique. Some students stay at Prentice for their entire elementary education, while others stay with us for a few years before moving to a mainstream school setting. Starting in grade 7, we offer high school transition support and guidance to all junior high students.

Students from Prentice attend private, public and charter schools for high school. It’s important to look at all available options in choosing what program will best fit the needs of the student.

Academics & Program

Language-based learning disability refers to difficulties related to the understanding and use of spoken and written language. Individuals with these disabilities require instruction that is explicit, structured and multi-sensory.

While there are many types of learning disorders, The Prentice School typically enrolls students with dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, auditory processing disorder and visual processing disorder. Our students have deficits in working memory, processing speed and executive function. Many have attention processing disorders.

Prentice’s innovative multi-sensory program is common core aligned. Students learn the same topics and concepts as peers in traditional educational environments.

Yes. Students frequently break into leveled small groups of 4-8 peers. To assist with focused learning, small groups may be in alternate rooms or locations. All students go to science in our enrichment center, as well as PE.

In all grade levels 12 is the maximum number of students allowed in each class. In our elementary program, many of our subjects including Orton-Gillingham Structured Literacy, Math and Writing are small group structured.

Our junior high is structured in leveled groups of 12 students that attend their classes together throughout the day.

Yes. All students must wear the approved uniform and logo-wear. Students may wear Prentice spirit shirts on Fridays and on their PE days.

All students attend Prentice from 8:10am - 3:00pm (M, T, W, F) and 8:10am - 2:00pm (Th).

Prentice Services

Yes! The Prentice School has a separate Speech Language department. Currently we have (2) Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) and (1) Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) on staff. SLP’s conduct weekly push-in Social Communication classes for certain grade levels. They also offer fee-based individual or group Speech services for students. Our Speech Language team works hand-in-hand with our teachers and faculty.

Yes! The Prentice School has a full-time, on-site licensed Marriage Family therapist (MFT). Our MFT conducts weekly Social Emotional Learning classes with students. She also sees students individually based on educational stressors and need.

Yes! The Prentice School offers fee-based after school care until 5:30 pm (M-Th) and 4:30pm (F).

Each semester we offer a variety of after school clubs. Because we are a commuter school with students attending from four different counties, we cannot offer competitive after school sports.