Tuition
A lifelong return on your investment
Chicago City Day School develops inquisitive minds, nuanced thinking skills, and learning habits that last a lifetime. Each year, our graduates move on to attend top independent, parochial, selective enrollment, and boarding schools throughout Chicago and across the country. A City Day education, delivered by caring, expert teachers, prepares young people to make a positive difference in the world.
In part because it is a small school environment, the teachers at Chicago City Day get to know the students really well. They learn about the students in a way that is harder to do at a larger school. Having teachers who know and understand you helps kids grow and develop, not just academically, but personally. Frank City Day parent
Below, hear City Day students and alumni talk during a recent Open House event about the difference that our school makes. A tuition schedule follows.
Student-Alumni Panel, Fall 2024
Current City Day students and recent graduates talked with prospective families during a panel discussion at the fall Open House in November 2024. Click the video on this page to see highlights from the panel. To see the entire discussion, go here.
The tuition schedule for the 2024-2025 school year has been approved by the Chicago City Day School Board of Trustees. In addition to the base tuition, families pay select fees that vary by grade.
| Grade level 2024-2025 |
Tuition |
|---|---|
| Junior & Senior Kindergarten | $32,200 |
| Grade 1 | $34,200 |
| Grade 2 | $34,400 |
| Grade 3 | $34,600 |
| Grade 4 | $34,800 |
| Grade 5 | $35,000 |
| Grade 6 | $35,200 |
| Grade 7 | $35,400 |
| Grade 8 | $35,600 |
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse student body at City Day. For information about our needs-based financial aid process, call (773) 327-0900 and ask to speak with our Admissions team.