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Tuition

When you choose AOS, you are not simply investing in your child's education. You are affirming your belief in the mission of our school, the excellence of our faculty and programs, the strength and proven track record of our curriculum, and our loving and warm community.

AOS is committed to providing our families with the quality that AOS represents and to constantly enhancing and improving AOS in a manner consistent with our mission and strategic plan. As part of this commitment, AOS strives to keep tuition as low as possible while ensuring that our families see the value of every dollar they spend.

For those families of qualified students with demonstrated need, AOS offers a tuition assistance program. Through this program, AOS awarded ~$1.3 million in financial aid this school year.

Tuition 2026-2027

AOS tuition is comprehensive and covers the following:

  • Academic Instruction (teacher salaries, classroom equipment)

  • Daily Lunch 

  • All School Supplies, Textbooks, Workbooks, Novels, and Online Access for Various Curricula

  • Technology (iPads and Chromebooks)

  • Field Trips and Overnight Class Trips

    • 5th grade: Camp Olympia

    • 6th grade: Mo-Ranch

    • 7th grade: Colonial Virginia

    • 8th grade: Washington, D.C. 

  • Athletics (6-8th grade)

  • Music, Art, & Drama 

  • Yearbook

  • School Class Picture (Jones Center & Lower School)

Division Grades Annual Tuition
(If paid in full)

Monthly Installment Plan*
10 payments (May - February)

Early Childhood Delphi & Prekindergarten $29,480 $3,036
Lower School Kindergarten - 4th grade $30,830 $3,175
Middle School 5th & 6th grade $36,130

$3,721

Middle School 7th & 8th grade $37,590 $3,872 

Tuition at AOS is increased annually to account for inflation and ensure faculty salaries stay competitive. These increases are typically announced in January for the following school year. While we can not guarantee any future rates of increase, the administration and board of trustees work hard to ensure a thoughtful process when deciding this number. Tuition increases have averaged between 4.25-5% over the last decade. 

Parents who are current Stewards and active members in good standing of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral (as defined by the Cathedral) receive a 3% tuition discount.

Monthly payment plans are charged over 10 months (May-February) and include a surcharge. See the Truth in Lending Act Disclosure.

Additional Costs

ACADEMIC Fees Amount               
New Student Fee* (paid June 1) $500
Registration Fee (paid upon enrollment & annually upon re-enrollment) $500

*Families that paid the former New Family Fee (which was in place prior to the 2023-2024 school year) will be exempt from the New Student Fee for all additional students enrolling in the School through the 2027-2028 School Year.

Auxiliary Programs (ARCH) Optional

Program Cost                                                         
Before and Aftercare (Alpha Omega) $270-2800 (average cost per fall or spring)
After School Activities (Mosaic) $400-700 (average cost per fall or spring)
Private Music or Voice Lessons (Muse) $45 (cost per lesson)

Learn more about our ARCH programs.