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Tuition & Financial Aid

    • class of 2023

Tuition at Lakeview

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  • Investing in a Lakeview Education

    We are committed to making private school education affordable to many families through our tuition payment plans and need based tailored tuition options. Lakeview Academy admits students regardless of socio-economic status. Approximately 25% of our families receive some type of tuition assistance.

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  • Pre K 3 (Three day)

    Tuition: $8,525
    Deposit: $100 (Applies towards tuition)
  • Pre K 3 (Five day)

    Tuition: $11,255
    Deposit: $100 (Applies towards tuition)
  • Pre K 4 (Five day)

    Tuition: $11,255
    Deposit: $100 (Applies towards tuition)
  • Kindergarten

    Tuition: $14,410
    Deposit: $350 (Applies towards tuition)
  • Grades 1-4

    Tuition: $19,370 - $21,655
    (Based on payment plan - see details below)
    Deposit: $750 (Applies towards tuition)
  • Grades 5-7

    Tuition: $20,385 - $22,725
    (Based on payment plan - see details below)
    Deposit: $1,000 (Applies towards tuition)
  • Grades 8-12

    Tuition: $21,625 - $23,995
    (Based on payment plan - see details below)
    Deposit: $1,000 (Applies towards tuition)
  • Keystone Program

    Grades: 1st - 5th
    Tuition: $29,950 - $33,478
    (Based on payment plan)
    Deposit: $1,000 (Applies towards tuition)
*Additional fees may include meals, trips, uniforms, transportation, early bird care, and extended learning.
**All 9th grade and new to Lakeview students (grades 9-12) purchase a laptop that is estimated at $1480.

Payment Plans & Additional Fees

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  • Discounts & Payment Plans

    We offer several discounts on full tuition to families that pre-pay tuition in full or have multiple children enrolled simultaneously.

    Pre-Payment Discount
    Lakeview offers a discount on tuition in grades 1-12 to families that pre-pay tuition(s). Payment deadlines for this discount for the 2024-25 academic year are:
    • Returning families - payment is due by March 10, 2024
    • New families - payment is due on the 10th of the month after enrollment
    Two Payment Discount (only available until May 15)
    Lakeview offers a discount on tuition in grades 1-12 to families that prepay tuition(s) in two equal installments. Payment deadlines for this discount for the 2024-25 academic year are:
    • First payment due — June 10, 2024
    • Second payment due — August 10, 2024
    Multi-Child Discount
    Families paying more than one full tuition in grades 1-12 are eligible for the following tuition reduction:
    • 5% off second full tuition;
    • 20% off third full tuition;
    • 35% off fourth full tuition;
    • 50% off fifth full tuition.
    Note: Order of tuition is determined by student age from oldest to youngest, (i.e., 'first' tuition is based on your oldest child, 'second' tuition is your second oldest, etc.). The reduction percentage is calculated based on the Pre-Payment Discount tuition amount and is applied equally over the payment period you select. Multi-Child discounts may not be used toward the deposits.
     
    Monthly Payment Plan
    Our monthly payment plan does not offer a discount on tuition, but it does allow you to spread your tuition payment over the academic year without paying interest.

    Detailed monthly payment information can be found HERE.
  • Books

    Book Fees

    PreK 3:
    $160-$180*
    PreK 4:
    $160-$180*
    Kindergarten:
    $200 - $220*
    1st - 5th: 
    $220 - $240*
    6th - 8th: $240 - $300**
    9th - 12th: $200 - $400**

    *Amounts may vary based on the cost of a particular resource.

    **Costs for older students can vary based on the courses in which the student is enrolled.
  • Technology

    Technology Fees for 2024-2025

    3rd - 5th grades: $200 
    6th grade: $350 + $30 for bag
    7th - 8th grades: $350 (+ $30 bag for new students only)
    9th grade (and all new US students): Laptop lease/purchase $1480*

    *Laptop fee can be paid in one payment or split over a monthly lease plan. 
  • Early Bird

    Early Bird is supervised morning care offered from 7:30 am to 8:00 am for Lower School students only. There is no supervision of Lower School students prior to 7:30 am. For the 2024-2025 academic year there is a charge of $5 per child per week for this service. All Early Bird students will be signed in by a teacher/assistant waiting outside the Lower School and escorted to the Extended Learning Room. At 8:00 am, all Early Bird students will be sent to their homeroom, where they will be under the supervision of their classroom teacher. This is a drop-in program, no registration required.
  • Extended Learning

    Available for Preschool through 5th grade
    Monday-Friday from 2:15pm-5:30pm

    Program provides outdoor play, arts and crafts, homework time, rest, and snack. Registration is due by noon on the Monday of the week for which you would like your child to attend. Your child can attend one or more days in the week. Last minute drop-ins are accepted at a higher hourly rate.

    2024-2025 Fees are:
    • $8 per hour for registered students
    • $13 per hour for drop-in students
    • $25 annual registration fee
  • Learning Support

    Available by referral to students in grades 1-12 who may need support to develop and maintain their ability as a successful and independent learner. Fees are charged per session.

    2024-2025 Fees per session are:
    • Grades 1-5: $25
    • Grades 6-12: $30
    For your estimating purposes, the average amount paid for a school year by families whose child needs this support is approximately:
    • Grades 1-5: $1,000
    • Grades 6-8: $2,400
    • Grades 9-12: $1,200
    More information about our Learning Support Programs can be found - here.
  • Breakfast

    The 2024-2025 daily breakfast price is:
    • K3 - 12th grade: $4.50
  • Lunch

    The 2024-2025 daily lunch prices are:
    • K3 - 1st grade: $4.00
    • 2nd - 4th grades: $5.75
    • 5th - 8th grades: $6.00
    • 5th - 8th grades (deluxe): $6.50
    • 9th - 12th grades: $6.25
    • 9th - 12th grades (deluxe): $6.75
  • Transportation

    Per month transportation costs for the 2024-2025 academic year are:

    One Student:
    • One-way $160
    • Two-way $220
    Two Students:
    • One-way $235
    • Two-way $325
    Additional students in a single family are free!

    Occasional riders are $10.00 per ride
    One-way riders exceeding more than five rides in a week will be charged $10.00 for each additional ride.
  • Trips

    Miscellaneous Field Trips for LS Students: $70-$80

    Trip week for MS and US Students:
    6th Grade - $180 - $200
    7th Grade - $180 - $200
    8th Grade - $250 - $300
    9th Grade - $250 - $275
    10th Grade - $750 - $800
    11th Grade - $600 - $650
    12th Grade - $750 - $800

Tailored Tuition

This program is need based and utilizes an impartial tuition assistance and award management service. Returning families are required to reapply annually as part of the re-enrollment process.

Deadlines:
New families must apply within two weeks of receiving acceptance of admission to Lakeview Academy.

To start the application process for tuition assistance, email tuitionassistance@lakeviewacademy.org.
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Lakeview Academy is a private, coeducational day school for students in preschool through 12th grade, located in Gainesville, GA minutes off I-985/Hwy 365.
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