Tuition & Fees

St. John’s Episcopal School strives to maintain a reasonable rate of tuition to allow as many children as possible in the Tampa area to attain the gift of a transformative education without the requirement of inordinate financial cost. St. John’s comprehensive tuition provides parents what very few private schools do: a clear, detailed and transparent representation of the most accurate cost of enrolling a child, as well as a more convenient way to manage that investment.

Application Fee (PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES)

$100

Tuition Deposit (NEW FAMILIES)

15% of tuition

2025-2026 Tuition

$18,695

Legacy Growth Fee

$750* (annually for first 4 years of enrollment)
The Legacy Growth Fee total ($3,000) is assessed only once per family, irrespective of the number of children a parent(s) has attending the School.

*Subject to change

At St. John's, we believe that affordability starts with comprehensive tuition, which supports essential school programs, and a robust financial aid program to meet a family's additional needs. Comprehensive, variable tuition helps us fulfill our mission by increasing socioeconomic diversity in our school community. We believe that economic diversity enriches our community, fosters inclusion, and enhances the educational and social-emotional experience for children as well as adults.

No family should hesitate to apply for admission because of their inability to pay the entire cost. St. John's is committed to making quality education accessible to all students, regardless of their financial circumstances. Please visit the Tuition Assistance tab for details.

What is Comprehensive Tuition?
St. John’s comprehensive tuition provides parents what very few private schools do: a clear, detailed and transparent representation of the most accurate cost of enrolling a child, as well as a more convenient way to manage that investment. By doing so, we further differentiate St. John’s from our peer schools and continue to demonstrate it is possible for parents to provide their children the gift of a transformative education without the requirement of inordinate financial cost. 

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Why does St. John’s use this model?
The practice of publishing a tuition figure that does not include supplementary expenses that typically accompany enrollment is common to independent schools. Not at St. John’s. Transparency matters, and we believe all independent school parents should from the outset have a clear understanding of what they will be expected to pay for the full cost of enrolling their child, including any required or optional expenses beyond published tuition.  

How is Comprehensive Tuition good for families?
The benefits to parents include the following:

• No ‘nickels and dimes’
  We do not want to ‘nickel and dime’ parents – the practice of repeatedly asking you to pay additional expenses throughout the school year and on top of tuition. Simply put, each child will continue to enjoy an unparalleled educational program, activities and offerings, with parents not required to pay supplementary fees (that typically run into hundreds of dollars over the course of the year).
   
• Even greater financial and educational value for families
  By incorporating activities and events that are at the heart of each child’s core experience into comprehensive tuition rather than charging piecemeal, we are able to provide additional cost savings to families. 
   
• Ease of financial management for parents
  The comprehensive tuition model provides greater ease of financial management for parents by requiring far fewer separate payments, with every family continuing to enjoy outstanding value.

Payment Plans

St. John's offers tuition payment and installment plans to suit family preferences and needs. For new families, a non-refundable enrollment deposit of $1,000 per child is applied to the following year's tuition. For returning families, there is no re-enrollment fee. 

St. John's offers the following tuition payment plans:

1. Full payment on or before May 1st of the school year,
2. Semi-annual plan on July 5th or 20th and January 5th or 20th, 
3. Ten monthly installments, July 5th or 20th–April 5th or 20th, paid through automatic withdrawal (ACH) or credit card.

Contact Frank Quaranda, CFO, at fquaranda@stjohnseagles.org for more information. 

A Legacy Growth Fee of $750.00/year over four (4) years for a total of $3,000.00 will be assessed to all parents or guardians enrolling a first new child in the School in K(4)-Grade 4.

A Legacy Growth Fee of $500.00/year for each year a child is enrolled in the Middle Division will be assessed to all parents or guardians enrolling a first new child in the School in Grades 5-8.

The Legacy Growth Fee is assessed only once, irrespective of the number of children a parent(s) has attending the School. The fee can be paid annually or monthly at the option of the parent or guardian.

Consider the Dewar Tuition Refund Plan to Protect Your Investment in Tuition

While not currently required, we do strongly encourage all school families to purchase the Dewar Tuition Refund Plan. The School offers this insurance opportunity to help families  protect their investment in their child(ren)'s tuition. When students are withdrawn or dismissed from school for covered reasons, the plan refunds a portion of the unused annual tuition and insured fees.

Because the School’s expenses do not diminish when a student leaves after the enrollment agreement is in effect, St. John’s policy is to enforce the financial terms of the agreement. Purchasing this insurance from Dewar can help you offset the cost of fulfilling the enrollment agreement. 

Contact Frank Quaranda, CFO, at fquaranda@stjohnseagles.org for more information. 

Dear St. John’s Families,

Last school year and into the summer, the Board of Trustees engaged in a comprehensive review of Florida’s scholarship programs, which offer state-funded tuition support to families attending private and independent schools. Having completed its review, the Board has concluded that the interests of our families and the school are best served by participating in the Florida scholarship program in its current format, and, as such, has approved St. John’s participation for the 2026-2027 school year.

The Board believes that participation in the program does not undermine our independence, our ability to be a mission-driven school, or our reputation for academic excellence. From the start, the Board of Trustees recognized these concerns and made them the focal point of its review. As a further measure to safeguard our Episcopal identity and educational autonomy, the Board of Trustees will continue its practice of annually reviewing participation in the program.

The Private School Scholarship Program

• Scholarships are available to qualifying students in Kindergarten through Grade 12, regardless of household income. Scholarships are not currently available for Pre-K.
• The average current award is $8000 per student, with the amount determined by the student’s county of residence.
• St. John’s will participate in the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) and Family Empowerment Scholarship for Education Options (FES-EO) programs. These two scholarships function similarly, with the main difference being how they are funded. The FTC Scholarship is funded through corporate tax credits, while the FES-EO Scholarship is directly funded by the state.
• We will not accept funding from other Florida scholarship programs, such as the Unique Abilities or Hope Scholarships.
• More information about the program can be found here.

Next Steps
The Board and school leadership are committed to a smooth transition process for our entry into the program. The first step is that St. John’s must complete the formal registration process with the Florida Department of Education and Step Up for Students, the body overseeing these programs. Once the registration process is complete, the school will begin working on developing and implementing internal systems and processes associated with the program. Further communication will then follow with more detailed information about next steps for families.

The Board of Trustees and School Leadership believe this move is a positive one for our families and the school. As we navigate this process together, we will do everything we can to assist. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Sincerely,

St. John’s Board of Trustees
Hugh Jebson, Head of School