Tuition and Enrollment
Enrollment for 2026-27 school year is currently open for available seats in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Enrollment for 2027-28 school year will open January 25, 2027.
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Tuition and Fees for the 2026 – 2027 School Year
Grade Level
Enrollment Deposit*
2026 – 2027 Tuition
Kindergarten
$350
$8,920
Grades 1 – 8
$350
$11,325
Grades 9 – 12
$350
$13,385
* Non-refundable enrollment deposit is $350 per student and will be credited towards tuition. It is not an additional fee. Without an enrollment deposit paid, the student may be moved to the waitlist.
** Tuition and Deposit for each subsequent year will be determined by the Governing Board by December.
It is the heart of the Lafayette Academy Governing Board to keep tuition, deposit, and fees as affordable as possible while still maintaining financial responsibility. Our hope is that no family will avoid enrollment due to our tuition and related costs. Lafayette provides financial assistance and scholarships for families who desire a classical education and have a true financial need. Please contact our Admissions department for instructions if you are interested in applying for aid.
Enrollment and Discount Information
Application and Re-enrollment for Returning Families:
- Re-enrollment opens on January 12, 2026
- Enrollment deposit is $350 per student
- Returning families must re-enroll by end of day January 25, 2026 or be moved to the waitlist if the desired class fills
- Enrollment deposit due at the time of re-enrollment and is non-refundable
- Tuition covers book and curriculum material costs.
- Overnight domestic and international field trip costs not included in tuition costs
Application and Enrollment for New Families:
- Enrollment opens January 26, 2026
- Applications will be reviewed in the order received. You may apply prior to enrollment opening. Touring and applying early will give you priority access to available seats.
- Enrollment deposit is $350 per student
- Administration will review each application upon submittal
- The enrollment deposit is due at the time of acceptance and is non-refundable
- Tuition covers book and curriculum material costs.
- Overnight domestic and international field trip costs not included in tuition costs
Waiting List:
Applications must be received, including the Application Fee, in order to complete the Application process or be added to the waiting list. Available spots will be offered to families in the order applications were received. Families who are offered a spot but do not submit the Enrollment Deposit within 48 hours of an opening will forfeit their place on the waiting list, and the next family on the waiting list will be contacted.
Tuition Payments:
- Tuition payments for the school year begin July 1 with the last payment on April 1.
- Lafayette Academy offers several options regarding payment of tuition:
- Monthly payment plan (10 months – invoices sent via FACTS)
- Quarterly payment plan (payments due July 1, October 1, January 1, and April 1)
- Semi-annual payment plan (payments due July 1 and January 1)
- Annual payment plan (2% discount if paid in full by July 1st)
Discounts will be offered as outlined below:
- 2% discount on tuition paid in-full by July 1st
Multiple Student Discounts:
- 5% discount on tuition for second child enrolled
- 10% discount on tuition for third child enrolled
- 15% discount on tuition for fourth and subsequent children enrolled
No discount will be applied if financial aid is awarded
Payment Requirements:
Once a child is enrolled at Lafayette Academy, tuition must be paid for the entire year in which the student is enrolled, even if the student is un-enrolled for any reason. *See Enrollment Agreement.
It is the heart of the Lafayette Academy Governing Board to keep tuition, deposit, and fees as affordable as possible while still maintaining financial responsibility. Our hope is that no family will avoid enrollment due to our tuition and related costs. Lafayette provides financial assistance and scholarships for families who desire a classical education and have a true financial need.
If you are interested in applying for financial aid at Lafayette Academy for the 2026-27 school year, please follow the instructions below. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Admissions Director, Jessica Goertz, at jgoertz@lafayetteacademy.org or (636) 357-9624.
We currently use FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment to determine need-based aid and scholarship opportunities. Follow the steps below to apply for Grant & Aid:
Step 1
Click here to open to the FACTS Grant & Aid Application in a new browser tab.
Step 2
Follow the steps to sign into your account and fill out all required information for the 2026-27 Term.
(If you do not have an account, then you will need to create a new one)
Step 3
Upload all required documents and pay online fee to complete submission.
Step 4
Email Mrs. Jessica Goertz at jgoertz@lafayetteacademy.org to let her know that you have completed submission for Grant and Aid.
*Please note: 2026 tax returns must be complete in order to apply.
Now Accepting MOScholars Scholarships from the Herzog Tomorrow Foundation
Lafayette Classical Academy proudly participates in the MOScholars Scholarship Program through the Herzog Tomorrow Foundation, making tuition assistance available to qualifying families.
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