Tuition

Investing in a Buckley Education

A Buckley Country Day School education is a powerful investment in your child’s future. With a strong track record of placement in top secondary schools, Buckley delivers exceptional academic preparation, leadership development, and character growth. The return: graduates who thrive in competitive environments and lead with purpose.

Tuition for the 2025-26 School Year

 

Nursery

   

$24,000

Pre-Kindergarten

   

$32,000

Kindergarten

   

$35,000

Grades 1-4

   

$43,000

Grades 5-6

   

$46,000

Grade 7

   

$47,000

Grade 8

   

$48,500

 

A non-refundable deposit of $2,400 toward students’ tuition is required with signed contracts in order to ensure space for the coming year. The school offers two options for payment of the remaining tuition balance.

 

Option A: Payment to satisfy 70% of total tuition on or before August 15th of the enrollment year with payment to satisfy the 30% balance on or before December 15th of that same year.

 

Option B: Payment on an installment basis administered through Blackbaud Tuition Management.

 

Tuition Includes:

  • lunch
  • day trips
  • use of school technology, such as Chromebooks
  • athletic uniforms and equipment
  • textbooks and yearbook
  • 7th-8th grade overnight Leadership Orientation Trips
  • secondary school placement and graduation costs

 

Tuition Does Not Include:

 

  • instruction in band, guitar, and piano

Pre-Nursery Tuition

 

Pre-Nursery Option 1 (2 days) 

   

$7,660

Pre-Nursery Option 2 (3 days)

   

$11,300 

Pre-Nursery Option 3 (5 days)

   

$18,270 

 

Pre-Nursery/Nursery Play Group Rates

 

1 day/week

   

$1,320

2 days/week

   

$1,690

3 days/week

   

$2,060

4 days/week

   

$2,480

5 days/week

   

$2,750

 

Rates are per session, with three sessions per school year – Fall, Winter & Spring.

 

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Limited availability for students age 2 through 7th grade!

 

Ready to see what sets Buckley Country Day School apart? Come take a personal tour and discover a world of academic excellence, innovative programs, and endless possibilities. From our vibrant classrooms to our inspiring 28-acre campus, there’s so much to explore!

 

Tours available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

 

Click here or call the Office of Admission to schedule your tour today!

 

Colleen Ahern Fortuna, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid

516-472-2701

cfortuna@buckleycountryday.com