Tuition - Jewish Day School
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Tuition - Jewish Day School
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admissions
Choosing a Jewish day school education is a very important decision.
We recognize that you are making an investment in your child and their education, and we thank you for considering JDS.
Tuition 2026–2027
Preschool Academic Year Options
– Half Day (8:30am-1pm): $21,500
– Full Day (8:30am-3:30pm*): $25,910
– Extended Care (3:30-6pm*): $3,310
*Friday hours: Full day ends at 2:45pm and extended care ends at 5pm.
Summer at JDS Preschool Program
Grades K–5:
$33,080
– Extended Care (3:30-6pm*): $3,310
*Friday hours: Extended care ends at 5pm.
Grades 6–8:
$36,380
Additional Fees
Preschool–Grade 8: $580 security fee
Grades 6–8: One-time
$445
laptop fee
8th Grade Israel Trip: $2,100
Tuition Payment Plans
A tuition deposit and applicable fees are due at the time a contract is signed. The remaining tuition balance will be scheduled in Blackbaud per your chosen payment plan.
Option 1:
One payment – July
Option 2:
Four payments – July, October, January, & April
Option 3:
Ten payments – July–April
Option 4:
Twelve payments – July–June
For information about tuition assistance, grants, and initiatives, please visit
Affording a JDS Education
. For questions about tuition, please reach out to our business office at
rcoe@jds.org
.
Affordability
Samis Day School Affordability Initiative
The Samis Foundation established the Day School Affordability Initiative to make tuition for Seattle-area Jewish day schools even more affordable. The initiative provides financial relief for families whose income is too high to qualify for traditional scholarships, but for whom day school tuition is still a real barrier given the many competing priorities they face.
The program ensures that for families who earn less than $350,000, tuition will not exceed $15,450/year per child or 15% of their Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), whichever is lower. Click
here
to apply and contact
admissions@jds.org
for more information.
Discovery Grant
The Discovery Grant was established by a group of community donors for families interested in Jewish day school education. It is a one-time $3,000 grant to be used towards tuition and is for each new family to Kindergarten through 6th Grade. There are a limited number of grants available each year. Grant awards are subject to admission to JDS and cannot be combined with Flexible Tuition or other tuition programs. Notification of receipt of a Discovery Grant award is included in your child’s JDS contract.
Download the Discovery Grant Application
Jewish Communal Professional Discount
JDS offers a 30% discount to families with at least one parent working in a synagogue or for any approved Jewish non-profit organization. This Jewish Communal Professional Discount is available for full-time employees; a discount of 15% will be available for those employed half-time. This professional discount is offered in lieu of any other tuition discount and only applies to children in Kindergarten through 8th Grade. For more information, please contact
Rachael Coe.
Middle School Reduction Program
For new students entering Middle School, JDS offers a reduced tuition plan.
6th grade – 50% discount
7th grade – 25% discount
8th grade – Full pay
Jewish Communal Professional Discount
JDS offers a 30% discount to families with at least one parent working in a synagogue or for any approved Jewish non-profit organization. This Jewish Communal Professional Discount is available for full-time employees; a discount of 15% will be available for those employed half-time. This professional discount is offered in lieu of any other tuition discount and only applies to children in Kindergarten through 8th Grade. For more information, please contact
Rachael Coe.
Middle School Reduction Program
For new students entering Middle School, JDS offers a reduced tuition plan.
6th grade – 50% discount
7th grade – 25% discount
8th grade – Full pay
Samis Day School Affordability Initiative
The Samis Foundation established the Day School Affordability Initiative to make tuition for Seattle-area Jewish day schools even more affordable. The initiative provides financial relief for families whose income is too high to qualify for traditional scholarships, but for whom day school tuition is still a real barrier given the many competing priorities they face.
The program ensures that for families who earn less than $350,000, tuition will not exceed $15,450/year per child or 15% of their Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), whichever is lower. Click
here
to apply and contact
admissions@jds.org
for more information.
Discovery Grant
The Discovery Grant was established by a group of community donors for families interested in Jewish day school education. It is a one-time $3,000 grant to be used towards tuition and is for each new family to Kindergarten through 6th Grade. There are a limited number of grants available each year. Grant awards are subject to admission to JDS and cannot be combined with Flexible Tuition or other tuition programs. Notification of receipt of a Discovery Grant award is included in your child’s JDS contract.
Download the Discovery Grant Application
The Multi-Student Discount Program
The Multi-Student Discount Program supports families with 2 or more children enrolled full-time at JDS. At least one of the siblings must be enrolled in K-8th grade.
2 children – $3,000
3 children – $7,500
4 children – $15,000
Flexible Tuition
Flexible Tuition
is need-based and determined by a family’s financial information. Flexible Tuition is awarded to families who qualify and who complete the application process in a timely manner, including the submission of financial information, and qualify through FAST. Financial information shared by families applying for assistance is held in strict confidence. This program is primarily targeted to families who earn less than $175,000. Apply using
FAST.
Jewish Communal Professional Discount
JDS offers a 30% discount to families with at least one parent working in a synagogue or for any approved Jewish non-profit organization. This Jewish Communal Professional Discount is available for full-time employees; a discount of 15% will be available for those employed half-time. This professional discount is offered in lieu of any other tuition discount and only applies to children in Kindergarten through 8th Grade. For more information, please contact
Rachael Coe.
Middle School Reduction Program
For new students entering Middle School, JDS offers a reduced tuition plan.
6th grade – 50% discount
7th grade – 25% discount
8th grade – Full pay
Samis Day School Affordability Initiative
The Samis Foundation established the Day School Affordability Initiative to make tuition for Seattle-area Jewish day schools even more affordable. The initiative provides financial relief for families whose income is too high to qualify for traditional scholarships, but for whom day school tuition is still a real barrier given the many competing priorities they face.
The program ensures that for families who earn less than $350,000, tuition will not exceed $16,350/year per K
–8
child or 15% of their adjusted gross income (AGI) for the 2025
–2026 academic year
, whichever is lower. Click
here
to apply and contact
rcoe@jds.org
for more information.
Traditional Tuition Assistance
Traditional Tuition Assistance (TTA) is need-based and determined by a family’s financial information. TTA is awarded to families who qualify and complete the application process in a timely manner, including the submission of financial information. Financial information shared by families applying for assistance is held in strict confidence. This program is primarily targeted at families who earn less than $175,000 per year. Apply using
FAST
.
Jewish Communal Professional Discount
JDS offers a 50% discount to families with at least one parent working in a synagogue or for any approved Jewish nonprofit organization. This discount is available for full-time employees; a discount of 25% is available to those employed half time. This discount is offered in lieu of any other tuition discount. For more information, please contact
rcoe@jds.org
.
Skip to content
admissions
Choosing a Jewish day school education is a very important decision.
We recognize that you are making an investment in your child and their education, and we thank you for considering JDS.
Tuition 2026–2027
Preschool Academic Year Options
– Half Day (8:30am-1pm): $21,500
– Full Day (8:30am-3:30pm*): $25,910
– Extended Care (3:30-6pm*): $3,310
*Friday hours: Full day ends at 2:45pm and extended care ends at 5pm.
Summer at JDS Preschool Program
Grades K–5:
$33,080
– Extended Care (3:30-6pm*): $3,310
*Friday hours: Extended care ends at 5pm.
Grades 6–8:
$36,380
Additional Fees
Preschool–Grade 8: $580 security fee
Grades 6–8: One-time
$445
laptop fee
8th Grade Israel Trip: $2,100
Tuition Payment Plans
A tuition deposit and applicable fees are due at the time a contract is signed. The remaining tuition balance will be scheduled in Blackbaud per your chosen payment plan.
Option 1:
One payment – July
Option 2:
Four payments – July, October, January, & April
Option 3:
Ten payments – July–April
Option 4:
Twelve payments – July–June
For information about tuition assistance, grants, and initiatives, please visit
Affording a JDS Education
. For questions about tuition, please reach out to our business office at
rcoe@jds.org
.
Affordability
Samis Day School Affordability Initiative
The Samis Foundation established the Day School Affordability Initiative to make tuition for Seattle-area Jewish day schools even more affordable. The initiative provides financial relief for families whose income is too high to qualify for traditional scholarships, but for whom day school tuition is still a real barrier given the many competing priorities they face.
The program ensures that for families who earn less than $350,000, tuition will not exceed $15,450/year per child or 15% of their Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), whichever is lower. Click
here
to apply and contact
admissions@jds.org
for more information.
Discovery Grant
The Discovery Grant was established by a group of community donors for families interested in Jewish day school education. It is a one-time $3,000 grant to be used towards tuition and is for each new family to Kindergarten through 6th Grade. There are a limited number of grants available each year. Grant awards are subject to admission to JDS and cannot be combined with Flexible Tuition or other tuition programs. Notification of receipt of a Discovery Grant award is included in your child’s JDS contract.
Download the Discovery Grant Application
Jewish Communal Professional Discount
JDS offers a 30% discount to families with at least one parent working in a synagogue or for any approved Jewish non-profit organization. This Jewish Communal Professional Discount is available for full-time employees; a discount of 15% will be available for those employed half-time. This professional discount is offered in lieu of any other tuition discount and only applies to children in Kindergarten through 8th Grade. For more information, please contact
Rachael Coe.
Middle School Reduction Program
For new students entering Middle School, JDS offers a reduced tuition plan.
6th grade – 50% discount
7th grade – 25% discount
8th grade – Full pay
Jewish Communal Professional Discount
JDS offers a 30% discount to families with at least one parent working in a synagogue or for any approved Jewish non-profit organization. This Jewish Communal Professional Discount is available for full-time employees; a discount of 15% will be available for those employed half-time. This professional discount is offered in lieu of any other tuition discount and only applies to children in Kindergarten through 8th Grade. For more information, please contact
Rachael Coe.
Middle School Reduction Program
For new students entering Middle School, JDS offers a reduced tuition plan.
6th grade – 50% discount
7th grade – 25% discount
8th grade – Full pay
Samis Day School Affordability Initiative
The Samis Foundation established the Day School Affordability Initiative to make tuition for Seattle-area Jewish day schools even more affordable. The initiative provides financial relief for families whose income is too high to qualify for traditional scholarships, but for whom day school tuition is still a real barrier given the many competing priorities they face.
The program ensures that for families who earn less than $350,000, tuition will not exceed $15,450/year per child or 15% of their Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), whichever is lower. Click
here
to apply and contact
admissions@jds.org
for more information.
Discovery Grant
The Discovery Grant was established by a group of community donors for families interested in Jewish day school education. It is a one-time $3,000 grant to be used towards tuition and is for each new family to Kindergarten through 6th Grade. There are a limited number of grants available each year. Grant awards are subject to admission to JDS and cannot be combined with Flexible Tuition or other tuition programs. Notification of receipt of a Discovery Grant award is included in your child’s JDS contract.
Download the Discovery Grant Application
The Multi-Student Discount Program
The Multi-Student Discount Program supports families with 2 or more children enrolled full-time at JDS. At least one of the siblings must be enrolled in K-8th grade.
2 children – $3,000
3 children – $7,500
4 children – $15,000
Flexible Tuition
Flexible Tuition
is need-based and determined by a family’s financial information. Flexible Tuition is awarded to families who qualify and who complete the application process in a timely manner, including the submission of financial information, and qualify through FAST. Financial information shared by families applying for assistance is held in strict confidence. This program is primarily targeted to families who earn less than $175,000. Apply using
FAST.
Jewish Communal Professional Discount
JDS offers a 30% discount to families with at least one parent working in a synagogue or for any approved Jewish non-profit organization. This Jewish Communal Professional Discount is available for full-time employees; a discount of 15% will be available for those employed half-time. This professional discount is offered in lieu of any other tuition discount and only applies to children in Kindergarten through 8th Grade. For more information, please contact
Rachael Coe.
Middle School Reduction Program
For new students entering Middle School, JDS offers a reduced tuition plan.
6th grade – 50% discount
7th grade – 25% discount
8th grade – Full pay
Samis Day School Affordability Initiative
The Samis Foundation established the Day School Affordability Initiative to make tuition for Seattle-area Jewish day schools even more affordable. The initiative provides financial relief for families whose income is too high to qualify for traditional scholarships, but for whom day school tuition is still a real barrier given the many competing priorities they face.
The program ensures that for families who earn less than $350,000, tuition will not exceed $16,350/year per K
–8
child or 15% of their adjusted gross income (AGI) for the 2025
–2026 academic year
, whichever is lower. Click
here
to apply and contact
rcoe@jds.org
for more information.
Traditional Tuition Assistance
Traditional Tuition Assistance (TTA) is need-based and determined by a family’s financial information. TTA is awarded to families who qualify and complete the application process in a timely manner, including the submission of financial information. Financial information shared by families applying for assistance is held in strict confidence. This program is primarily targeted at families who earn less than $175,000 per year. Apply using
FAST
.
Jewish Communal Professional Discount
JDS offers a 50% discount to families with at least one parent working in a synagogue or for any approved Jewish nonprofit organization. This discount is available for full-time employees; a discount of 25% is available to those employed half time. This discount is offered in lieu of any other tuition discount. For more information, please contact
rcoe@jds.org
.