Tuition and Fees
Why is BVWS more affordable than other local private schools?
Boulder Valley Waldorf School has pioneered a “Sensible Tuition Model” designed to offer private education for a wider range of Boulder Valley families. The Sensible Tuition Model benefits families who desire an exceptional private school education and a stable tuition structure to maximize budgeting for the long term. In 2016, the BVWS Board of Trustees took a bold step and announced a significant reduction (62% tuition from past year) in annual tuition rates and a commitment to keep tuition sensible. Robust enrollment growth inspired the new tuition model, as the school increased vibrancy, diversity and educational reach.
2025-26 Tuition & Fees Pricing:
**includes down payment of $1500 enrollment deposit ($950 for part-time preschool)
if enrolled Mar | Morning only | Regular day | Add Extended care ’til -5:30pm |
Middle School 6th-8th (8am-3:30pm) | – | $16,000 | $1800 |
Elementary 1st-5th (8am-3:30pm) | – | $16,000 | $1800 |
Kindergarten year (8:15-3:15) | – | $16,600 | $1800 |
Preschool – 5 day | $17,600 | $19,800 | $1800 |
Preschool – 3 day M,Tu,W or W,Th,F | $10,450 | $13,250 | $900 |
Preschool – 2 day Th,F or M,Tu | $6,300 | $8,800 | $900 |
Annual Fees – Materials: $450, Facilities: $450, Blackbaud: $100, Middle School Science: $100
For typical payment plans, mid-year prorated tuition schedule & any other inquiries, please contact enrollment@bvwaldorf.org
2024-25 Pricing:
School Care 8am-5:30 daily: Tuition and Annual Fees **We do have limited spaces available for mid-year enrollment. For mid-year prorated tuition schedule & any other inquiries, please contact enrollment@bvwaldorf.org
Bold Sensible Tuition Model
Boulder Valley Waldorf School’s sensible tuition model is a bold commitment that:
- Makes affordable tuition and inspiring education available for more families
- Is fiscally responsible for the school community
- Has all tuition going to your child’s education
- Means budgeting is predictable for families
- invites healthy enrollment for a vibrant community
Today Boulder Valley’s increased enrollment numbers and community contributions continue to enable the school to fund improvements including landscaping, building upgrades, and biodynamic farming projects on an expansive 38-acre campus. Investments in experienced, Waldorf-trained faculty and innovative programming for a rigorous, engaging curriculum are ongoing. BVWS includes strong academics as well as diverse subject classes such as Spanish, handwork, woodwork, music, and visual arts for children of preschool age through the eighth grade. With a 30-year history in Boulder County educating pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade students, BVWS is proud to have taken this rather unprecedented action of leveling tuition rates to stay around a more affordable rate of about $16,000 per year. We continue to welcome a diversity of families into our community.
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