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. 

2024-2025 Tuition Rates

Pre-Kindergarten:

ClassTuitionTuition ReliefNet Tuition Cost
PreK-3$1,163$0$1,163
PreK-4 MWF Full Day$2,047$0$2,047
PreK-4 Five Day AM$1,707$0$1,707
PreK-4 Five Day Full Day$3,414$0$3,414

Kindergarten – 8th Grade:

ClassTuitionTuition ReliefNet Tuition Cost
1st Child$3,414-$350$3,064
2nd Child$3,289-$350$2,939
3rd Child$3,164-$350$2,814
4th Child$3,039-$350$2,689
Tuition amount represents a 3% 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 $8,700.

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 and part-time employees are eligible for a pro-rated 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 November 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 24-25 school year, we are offering a $500 tuition discount for each NEW student entering 5th grade, and a $250 tuition discount for each NEW student entering grades Kindergarten through 4th grade and 6th grade through 8th grade.

For the 24-25 school year, if you are you a current family, we are offering the same offer: a $500 tuition discount for each NEW student referred entering 5th grade, and a $250 tuition discount for each NEW student referred entering grades Kindergarten through 4th grade and 6th grade 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.