The tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year is $52,000

• Tuition is set each year by the Board of Trustees

• Tuition rates typically increase 3-5% annually and reflect cost-of-living 

• Enrollment Agreements are offered in the spring

• Tuition may be paid in 10 monthly installments, quarterly (4 payments), bi-annually (2 payments), or in full upon execution of the agreement

• Teacher/staff to student ratio is 3:1 

• Class sizes are no larger than 10

• 100% of tuition is dedicated to the operation of the school and its programs                   

• Tuition covers all educational offerings

Use of Section 529 Plans to Pay Tuition

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 contains a provision that allows the use of Section 529 accounts to pay for private K-12 education up to $10,000 per year, per child starting in 2018. These accounts can be established by parents, grandparents, or family friends and contributions can receive state tax advantages. The investments grow tax free and withdrawals are not taxed on capital gains, to the extent they are used to fund qualified educational expenses. There is additional information on this new tax law change on the Saving for College website.

Medical Expenses as Itemized Deductions

If you itemize your tax deductions, you may be able to include tuition in medical expenses for the cost of attending Windham Woods School, as a Special Education tuition expense. For more information, see IRS Publication 502 Medical and Dental Expenses for use in preparing returns, and/or check with your tax professional.

Extended Family Support

Some of our families receive assistance with tuition from relatives. While there is an annual limit on gifts to others, gifts of tuition are not limited.

Federal/State/Local Funds

Public school systems place students at Windham Woods School. In these instances, the public schools pay part or all of tuition costs. Occasionally, the public school system initiates the placement process because it believes that it is not able to provide an appropriate program for the student. In other instances, parents have gained placement for their child at Windham Woods School under Public Law through due process procedures developed by the Department of Education.

Important Note

When a student is publicly funded, Windham Woods School does not award Financial Aid. 

Financial Aid at Windham Woods School is needs-based and awarded in the form of tuition reduction. Fundraising efforts to offset tuition reduction are conducted by the office of the Head of School. 

The application for Financial Aid is separate from the application for admission and can be requested through the admission office. The application is sent to a confidential third party and returned to the Financial Aid Committee, typically within ten business days. 

Windham Woods School is committed to educating students and makes every effort possible to assist families. The average Financial Aid Award, for those who qualify, is $10,000.

Students travel to Windham Woods School from cities and towns across the Northeast. In some cases, transportation options may be available for families at a reduced, additional cost. Otherwise, transportation is the responsibility of parents. For more information about transportation, please contact us at (603) 212-9586.