2025-2026 Tuition and Fees

Tuition at St. Lawrence Martyr directly funds our outstanding teachers, enriching programs, and faith-based learning environment. Your investment ensures every child receives a well-rounded education rooted in academic excellence and Catholic values.

Your family’s commitment makes possible:

  • Faith Formation: Daily opportunities to grow in faith through prayer, liturgy, religion classes, and service—strengthening each child’s foundation as a courageous steward of Jesus Christ.

  • Exceptional Educators: A dedicated faculty and staff who are well-qualified, compassionate, and committed to meeting students where they are, helping them grow into confident, lifelong learners.

  • Academic Excellence: A carefully coordinated TK–8 curriculum that challenges students to think critically, collaborate thoughtfully, and engage fully across core subjects and enrichment programs such as art, music, Spanish, and physical education.

  • Personal Growth & Support: A safe, nurturing environment that emphasizes respect, emotional well-being, and character development through programs like Friendzy and Family Life.

  • Inclusive Learning: Guided by our Catholic belief in the dignity of every child, we employ an inclusion program to support all learners, helping each student grow spiritually and academically at their own pace.

  • Enrichment & Experience: Field trips, outdoor education, electives, and extracurricular opportunities that bring learning to life beyond the classroom.

Tuition dollars also sustain the vital operations of the school, including classroom materials, technology, facilities, and campus maintenance, ensuring that St. Lawrence Martyr remains a vibrant, safe and welcoming place of learning and faith.

Your investment in a St. Lawrence Martyr education is an investment in academic excellence, moral formation, and a lifelong relationship with Christ.

Educational Cost per Child

The STANDARD Tuition Rate for TK - 8th grade is $8,736/year or $873.60 over 10 months.

The CATHOLIC PARISH MEMBER Tuition Rate

Grades K-8 is $6,547/year or $654.70 over 10 months.

Transitional Kindergarten is $6,683/year or $668.30 over 10 months.

To qualify for the Parish Member Rate families must attend to the following:

  • Be registered active Catholic members of St. Lawrence Martyr Parish for at least 6 months prior to registration and child must be Baptized.

  • Be committed to share in the faith life of the parish by attending liturgies.

  • Volunteer time and talent in parish ministries or activities.

  • Financially support the work of the parish by donating at minimum $50.00 per month through on-line giving, envelope giving or other traceable financial contributions to the parish. Donations need to be made to the Parish General Fund or the Parish Building Fund.

Annual Registration/Supply Fee

The registration fee will be billed to your Blackbaud account upon receipt of “Acceptance Letter” for new families and upon acknowledgement of “Intent to Return” for current families. The registration fee holds a “seat” for the student for the upcoming year; therefore, the fee is due in its entirety by either March 1st or 15th when your monthly tuition fee is due. This fee is non-refundable and includes the following: the cost of standardized assessment materials, computer maintenance and software, student insurance, health fees, art supplies, and disaster preparation fees.

Registration Fee for Grades TK - 8th: $450 (after June 1, 2025, it is $550)

In addition, some grades have additional fees due to special functions held during those years. The following fees are due on either September 1 or 15 in the current school year:

  • 1st Grade: $50 one-time fee for The Big Buddy/Little Buddy Program

  • 7th Grade: $75 one-time fee for the Graduation Breakfast.

  • 8th Grade: $200 one-time fee for graduation activities and The Big Buddy/Little Buddy Program.

Capital Improvement Fund

Each new family is assessed a one-time only fee of $500 which contributes to building projects and maintenance.

Family Fundraising Requirements

Fundraisers provide two basic elements: community building and additional income which helps to balance out the true cost of an education.

Families are required to contribute or raise the following contributions per year to help offset the cost of tuition: 

  • 1 student $525

  • 2 students $550

  • 3 students $575

  • 4 students $600

Fundraisers such as the Fun Run, SCRIP sales, Terranea Raffle, etc., provide avenues to fulfill this requirement. Your family members and friends may contribute to these fundraising obligations.

Collection of Tuition and Fees

St. Lawrence Martyr School partners with Blackbaud for the processing and collection of tuition and fees, such as those mentioned above including extended care and field trips, etc. Blackbaud accepts credit card and debit payments online and via telephone. In addition, money orders or checks may be mailed directly to the Blackbaud headquarters. No tuition and fee payments in any form, cash, check or credit card, etc., will be accepted at the School for any reason. New school families must enroll in Blackbaud prior to May 1st before the start of the school year. 

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