Tuition and Fees

Kindergarten - 8th Grade, 2022-2023

Base Tuition Per Child*Student Fees Per Child*Family Pledge***Tuition + Student Fees
+ Family Pledge
Active Parish Family with One Child$5,125$500$700$6,325
Active Parish Family with Two Children$4,775$500$700$11,250
Active Parish Family with Three Children$4,392$500$700$15,376
Active Parish Family with Four or more Children$4,025$500$700$18,800
$8,840N/AN/AN/A
* Represents a $125 increase per child over 2021/2022 tuition rates
** Does not include laptop fees for Grades 4-8
***100% tax deductible

Family Stewardship

Enrollment at Notre Dame School at the Active Parishioner rate sets the expectation that each family contributes time, talent and treasure toward the good of the parish and school.

Time and Talent

Parent involvement is a very important aspect of Notre Dame Parish. We truly value your time and talent above any treasure. Donating time and talent provides a positive example for our children, promotes a sense of community, and helps Notre Dame offer quality programs for students and families.

A sign-up containing all of the school and parish volunteer opportunities will be distributed to families in the Spring. Our goal is 100% participation.

Treasure

The average cost to educate a student at Notre Dame is estimated to be over $8500. In order to keep tuition rates low, the tuition gap is filled with the help of the parish subsidy as well as fundraising efforts throughout the school year.

The parish invests approximately $240,000 toward the educational needs of our school. The suggested minimum contribution to the parish is only $20/week (or $80/month, or $1000/year). We recommend that Active Parishioner families sign up online via E-Giving.

A tuition agreement will be distributed prior to the start of the school year asking new school families to commit to being Active Parishioners of Notre Dame Parish. Those that wish to to be considered a Non-Active Family or Non-Parishioner Family will be asked to indicate that as well.

Additional Costs for Kindergarten through 8th grade

The student fee covers the costs related to curriculum, technology and materials. Fees related to extracurriculars, athletics and the 1:1 laptop program are not included.

The Family Pledge is a tax-deductible donation to the school. The pledge helps fill the gap between tuition and the full cost to educate. Each family is expected to contribute a minimum amount of $700. The pledge will be deducted monthly through your FACTS account. Families are encouraged to participate in other fundraising efforts throughout the year as well.


Preschool (3 years old, half day), 2022-2023

Base Tuition Per ChildStudent Fees Per ChildTotal Tuition
2 Mornings$2,300$200$2,500
3 Mornings$3,350$300$3,650
4 Mornings$4,450$400$4,850
5 Mornings$5,500$500$6,000

PreKindergarten, 2022-2023

Base Tuition Per ChildStudent Fees Per ChildTotal Tuition
5 Mornings$4,360$500$4,860
5 Mornings plus Tu/Th Full Day$6,700$500$7,200
5 Full Days$7,700$500$8,200

Additional Costs for Preschool and PreKindergarten

The student fee covers the costs related to curriculum, technology and materials.

The Family Pledge is a tax deductible donation to the school. The pledge helps fill the gap between tuition and the full cost to educate. Preschool ONLY families are encouraged to contribute a suggested amount of $300 but it is not mandatory. Please notify the school office if you would like the pledge deducted monthly from your FACTS account.


Tuition Assistance

The Catholic Education Foundation of the Diocese of Joliet (CEF) distributes financial need-based scholarships each year. Contact our school office for more information.      

Tuition Transfer Program

Any student in grades 1 – 7 who transfer from any public, private, charter or home school are eligible to receive a transfer discount of $1000 the first year and $500 in year 2. Students transferring from another Catholic school in the Diocese of Joliet or surrounding diocese are not eligible for the program.  

To apply for admission to Notre Dame, click the link below: