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

For more on what makes a City Day education so special, watch the videos below. You'll hear City Day students and parents talk about what they love about our school. A tuition schedule for 2025-2026 follows. 

The tuition schedule for the 2025-2026 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.