Give Your Child the Gift of a Bright Future
Thank you for your interest in St. Mark’s Lutheran School! At SML, we believe that every child has the potential for greatness, and it is our mission as educators to help them develop the academic, critical thinking, and leadership skills that they will need to be successful both now and in their future endeavors. That is why we are committed to offering a rich, balanced education that is affordable and accessible to our community.
We know that, for most families, investing in a private school education requires careful financial consideration. We also know that investing in academic excellence is about so much more than just paying school tuition – it’s about nurturing the potential of each student.
So give your child the gift of a bright future, and give yourself the peace of mind knowing that they have the foundation they need to succeed wherever they go and whatever they do. Choose a school committed to cultivating your child’s character, competence, and confidence. Choose St. Mark’s!
Tuition, Day Care, and Lunch Service
K-8TH GRADE TUITION RATES
The yearly tuition rate for the 2024-2025 school year is $9,690 per student. Tuition is payable over a 10-month period and is due by the tenth of each month. We offer a discounted rate for siblings on a descending scale. A discounted rate is also offered to St. Mark’s Church members. Tuition paid in full for the entire academic year by September 6, 2024, is discounted by 2%.
| $969 per month for 10 months | $901 per month for 10 months | $838 per month for 10 months |
| $901 SML Church members | $838 SML Church members | $780 SML Church members |
K-8TH GRADE DAY CARE PROGRAMS
As a convenience for SML families, St. Mark’s offers a Day Care program with three options and corresponding monthly rates.
| 1st Child $120 per month | 1st Child $160 per month | 1st Child $245 per month |
| 2nd Child $108 per month | 2nd Child $144 per month | 2nd Child $221 per month |
| Morning Daily Rate $15 | Afternoon Daily Rate $18 |
K-8TH GRADE LUNCH SERVICE
St. Mark’s provides an optional lunch service. The lunch ticket price varies per grade level and may be purchased for an entire semester or for 20 lunches to be used as needed.
*Lunch card rates subject to change; this is the current price for the 2024-2025 school year
| Kindergarten through 4th Grade | |
|---|---|
| *Semester Card $450 or $130 for 20 lunches | *Semester Card $475 or $140 for 20 lunches |
2-YEAR-OLD THROUGH 5-YEAR-OLD PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
St. Mark’s offers Preschool programs to best suit the individual needs of our families. These rates for the 2024-2025 school year are based on 10 months and vary depending on the number of days the student attends Preschool and whether Day Care is included. Lunch and snacks are provided for all students and are included in the tuition prices below.
| 8:45 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. | $840 per month | $626 per month |
| 8:45 A.M. – 3:15 P.M. | $984 per month | $744 per month |
| 6:30 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. with Day Care included | $1,102 per month | $842 per month |
JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS
St. Mark’s offers Junior Kindergarten programs for students who do not turn five years old by the Kindergarten cutoff date of September 1. These rates for the 2024-2025 school year are based on 10 months and vary depending on whether Day Care is included. Lunch and snacks are provided for all students and are included in the tuition prices below.
| 8:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. | $1,018 per month |
| 6:30 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. with Day Care included | $1,113 per month |