affording Parker
Tuition & Financial Assistance
Parker seeks to enroll students that will contribute to and flourish in our community regardless of income. As part of the School's ongoing commitment to access, affordability, and diversity, Parker offers need-based financial assistance and flexible payment plans.
Parker is committed to increasing educational access for all qualified candidates.
$7,025,000allocated for financial assistance this academic year
24%of students receive financial assistance
$22,730average need-based award

School Tuition
2023 - 2024 Academic Year
What's Included in Tuition
- Lunch (Junior Kindergarten - Grade 12)
- Required learning materials (Junior Kindergarten - Grade 5)
- Camp charges (Grade 6 - 7)
- Yearbooks (Junior Kindergarten - Grade 12)
- Tuition supports select Parents Association events
Payment Plans
Francis Parker School offers two installment payment plans to parents: 2 equal installments or 12 equal installments. Tuition Refund Insurance is required if a payment plan is used. The payment plan may not cover incidental fees or expenses.
To find out more, contact our Student Billing office at studentbilling@francisparker.org.
A non-refundable deposit of $2000, applied to tuition, is required for each student in the spring to hold their spot for the following academic year.
Additional Expenses
2023 - 2024 Academic Year
Lower School
Required and optional expenses not covered by tuition include:
Required:
- School Uniforms: ~$400 per student
- One-time New Student Fee: $1000 per student (new students only)
Optional:
- Transportation: More Information Here
- Extended Day Program: More Information Here
Financial Assistance recipients also receive assistance with most additional expenses, including books, transportation, and more. For more information, contact our Financial Assistance office at finassistance@francisparker.org.
Middle School
Required and optional expenses not covered by tuition include:
Required:
- Books: ~$400-$500 per student
- School Uniforms: ~$500 per student
- Physical Education Uniforms: $140 per student
- Discovery Week: Varies (8th Grade only)
- One-time New Student Fee: $1500 per student (new students only)
Optional:
- Transportation: More Information Here
- Extended Day Program: More Information Here
Financial Assistance recipients also receive assistance with most additional expenses, including books, transportation, and more. For more information, contact our Financial Assistance office at finassistance@francisparker.org.
Upper School
Required and optional expenses not covered by tuition include:
Required:
- Books: ~$400-$600 per student
- School Uniforms: ~$500 per student
- Interim Week: Varies
- Senior and Graduation Activities: $300 (Grade 12 only)
- One-time New Student Fee: $2500 per student (new students only)
Optional:
- Transportation: More Information Here
- Extended Day Program: More Information Here
Financial Assistance recipients also receive assistance with most additional expenses, including books, transportation, and more. For more information, contact our Financial Assistance office at finassistance@francisparker.org.
What makes a Parker education exceptional?
World-Class Faculty
Beautiful, modern Facilities
Diverse Programming
Character Education
Individualized Attention
Financial Assistance
How to Apply
- Create a Clarity account at clarityapp.com
- Submit your Clarity application (on average, this takes 25-30 minutes)
- Complete the Francis Parker School admissions application process for Lower School, Middle School, or Upper School, as appropriate.
Important Dates
October 1, 2023
Applications Open
February 1, 2024
Application Deadline