Tuition & Assistance

Tuition Assistance, Scholarships & Financial Aid

Can you afford this?  Yes, you can! 

Your child’s education is an important decision for your family. St. John School will support any family that commits to us.  Our goal is to ensure that no child is denied a Catholic school education due to financial constraints. 

2025-2026 Tuition Rates

Pre-Kindergarten:

ClassTuitionTuition ReliefNet Tuition Cost
PreK-3$1,264$0$1,264
PreK-4 MWF Full Day$2,337$0$2,337
PreK-4 Five Day AM$1,982$0$1,982
PreK-4 Five Day Full Day$3,964$0$3,964

Kindergarten – 8th Grade:

ClassTuitionTuition ReliefNet Tuition Cost
1st Child$3,564-$375$3,189
2nd Child$3,439-$375$3,064
3rd Child$3,314-$375$2,939
4th Child$3,189-$375$2,814
Tuition amount represents a 4.4% increase based on the cost increase to the school operating budget, primarily with salaries and health insurance costs. The total cost of education per full time student is anticipated to be $9,200.

Payments

St. John School uses the program FACTS for all tuition payments. All families are required to have a FACTS account. Tuition payments start in August and are processed through the parish office, not the school office. Please call the parish finance office at 920-788-9061 with questions.

Explore the options below to decrease tuition:

Tuition-Free Voucher Through the WI Choice Program for Grades 4K-8

Click here for more information or visit the Wisconsin DPI site for details and to complete an application. This separate application is required to be submitted to the state by the third Thursday in April. Late applications are not accepted!

Tuition Scholarships for Grades K-8

Visit FACTS by May 1, to create an account and complete an application. No fee is required.  Scholarships will be awarded and families will be notified in June.

Tuition Relief for Grades K-8

Wisconsin state law allows parents to deduct private school tuition on their taxes with up to $4,000 per student in grades K-8 and up to $10,000 per high school student. Learn more about the tuition tax deduction here. Click here to access the Wisconsin Department of Revenue Schedule PS form.

Employment at St. Johns

Full-time employees of the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Community receive a 50% discount. Visit our Employment Opportunities page to learn what positions are available.

SCRIP Gift Card Fundraising

Earn money toward your child’s tuition while you shop. When you purchase Scrip, 50% of the rebate will be applied toward tuition. Learn more.

Raffle Calendar

The Raffle Calendar credit can be applied toward tuition, 8th grade fees and Catholic Heart Work Camp. Profits are based on sales each year.  In the past, families earned $8-$10 per calendar sold. Each calendar costs $20, and you have 365 chances to win up to $1000. Information is sent to parents in October and all money must be returned by Dec. 31.

529 Savings Plan or a Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA)

These programs provide families the opportunity to save tax-free for tuition.

Early-pay discount of 2% if tuition is paid in full in August

Automatically applied.

Tuition Discount Offers:

For the 26-27 school year, we are offering a $250 tuition discount for each NEW student entering grades Kindergarten through 8th grade.

For the 26-27 school year, if you are you a current family, we are offering the same offer: a $250 tuition discount for each NEW student referred entering grades Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Questions?

General questions can be directed to the school office at 920-788-9082. If you’d like to discuss tuition cost and offers, contact Kathii Schommer at our Parish Office at 920-788-9061.