Tuition
At Tessellations, tuition supports an education designed for gifted learners, with small classes, experienced educators, and room to explore ideas deeply.
2026–2027 Tuition
| Grade level | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Preschool–Pre-Kindergarten | $44,500 |
| Kindergarten–Grade 1 | $44,900 |
| Grades 2–5 | $45,050 |
| Grades 6–8 | $46,150 |
What Tuition Supports
Your child’s experience at Tessellations is shaped by:
- Small classes where teachers get to know each child’s strengths, interests, and learning needs.
- Experienced faculty and staff who continue to deepen their practice through professional development.
- Experiential, interdisciplinary learning that connects ideas across subjects and gives students opportunities to investigate, create, and apply what they learn.
- Social-emotional development and executive functioning support that help students build relationships, manage challenges, and grow in independence.
- Outdoor education and time in nature that encourage curiosity, observation, and exploration.
Tuition is reviewed annually to support our faculty, programs, and student experience.
Financial Aid
Choosing a school is a significant financial decision for your family. Financial aid is available to qualified families, based on demonstrated financial need
Financial aid applications for 2027-28 are open. We review each application individually, taking your family’s financial circumstances into account.
We use Clarity to collect your application and supporting information. The Tessellations Financial Aid Committee reviews completed applications and makes award decisions.
Financial Aid Application Dates:
- Current families: Submit your financial aid application by December 31, 2026. Awards will be communicated in January 2027 and reflected in your re-enrollment contract.
- New families: Submit your financial aid application alongside your admissions application, no later than January 29, 2027. Financial aid awards will be communicated with admissions decisions and reflected in your enrollment contract.
How to apply
- Visit the Clarity Application. The application will remain open for current families from October 15 to December 31, 2026. Because we are a rolling admission school, new families may apply for financial aid at any time during their admissions process.
- New users will create an account. Returning users will input their username and password.
- Complete the online application (typically 20-30 minutes). The Clarity Application is also mobile-friendly. You will be able to save your progress and return at any time.
- At the end of the application, there is a $65 fee to submit.
- Return to your dashboard to upload additional required documents to your Clarity Application.
- If you need support while completing your application, there is in-app support available through the “Help” button at the bottom left of the screen. Email and phone support are also available at support@clarityapp.com or 206-210-3752 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, with weekend support available during the weeks of peak school deadlines).
Required documents for school year 2027-2028:
- 2025 Federal income tax return (Form 1040) and W-2 forms