Here at Wayne Country Day School we strive to provide a world class education to our students. We understand that type of education requires a tremendous commitment of time, talent, and resources from our families. We are committed to making our school accessible to all families. We look forward to discussing financial aid, payment plans, or whatever questions you may have. Our goal is to make a WCDS education affordable for all those who seek it by keeping our tuition as low as possible through prudent management of our finances and our financial aid process. Currently, about 20% of our students receive some type of aid.
Our students go on to some of the most competitive colleges and universities in the world. They are exceedingly well prepared to not only graduate on time but thrive in whatever post-secondary environment they choose. In our Lower and Middle Schools, our students consistently perform well above grade level in math, reading, and social studies. In our school, students master the skills that make them successful both in college and beyond. In short, tuition dollars are an investment in your child’s future.
Congratulations Anand Medlery, WCDS senior (2023) has been awarded the Morehead-Cain Scholarship at UNC-Chapel Hill (all expenses covered for 4 years of undergraduate study)
Click below on link to read about Rohan Shreenath, WCDS senior (2022) who received the Robertson Scholars Leadership Program (all expenses covered for 4 years of undergraduate study, and the opportunity to study at both Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill).
Click below to read an article about Will Fickling, a WCDS senior (2021) who has been awarded the Morehead-Cain Scholarship at UNC- Chapel Hill
NC Opportunity Scholarship
The Opportunity Scholarship is a state-funded grant program that helps families pay tuition at participating nonpublic (private) schools. Grants are awarded based on income. More information about the NC Opportunity Scholarship can be found at https://www.ncseaa.edu/k12/opportunity.
2026-2027 Tuition and Fee Schdule:
Class | Tuition & Fees |
3K, 4K, PreK | $11,355 |
Kindergarten | $13,230 |
Grades 1-5 | $14,875 |
Grades 6-12 | $15,290 |
Additional that may be incurred during the school year:
New Student Enrollment Fee: $400 per student
Late Re-Enrollment Fee: $400 per student if not submitted by April 15th
Year Round Fee: $4,000 per student (for grades 3K-3rd ONLY)
Tuition Insurance: 1.5% of tuition
Athletic Fee: $150 per participating student (for students in the 6th – 12th grades)
Before/After School Care $15 /hour
Learning Center $55/hour
Other Testing Fees (i.e., PSAT, AP exam, SAT prep, etc.)
Other Activities Fees (i.e., clubs, field trips, etc.)
Graduation Fee: $500 (students in the 12th grade only)