At Montessori School of Ruston, we believe that education is the greatest investment a parent can make in a child's future. We strive to make tuition levels accessible, affordable, and within the range of the average Ruston family's budget. You may access our current 2022-23 tuition rates in the table below.
Our tuition is at the median of comparable private schools in the area. We cost much less than the $12,000 per pupil rate spent on students by Lincoln parish. In fact, MSR's cost is set at less than the minimum level required to meet all of the school’s necessary current operating expenses. MSR relies on fundraisers, grants and donations to cover our operational deficit each year. Successful fundraisers and generous donations are integral to keeping tuition levels stable. Growth of the school, such as adding new facilities or new playground equipment, is also funded through fundraisers and parent donations.
We offer several payment plan options, including monthly, semi-annual, and annual, and we apply a progressive tuition reduction for second, third, and fourth siblings' tuitions. These discounts and convenient payment plans may add to or reduce the baseline tuition for your student, but the table below should give you a rough idea of MSR's fees for budgeting purposes.
Class |
Full Day |
Half-Day |
Toddler |
$6,650 |
$4,650 |
Early Childhood |
$6,650 |
$4,650 |
Lower Elementary |
$6,650 |
n/a |
Upper Elementary |
$6,650 |
n/a |
We do require a non-refundable registration fee, upon acceptance, to hold the student's space at MSR. Upon signing an enrollment contract, parents assume responsibility for payment of the full year's tuition, regardless of the type of payment schedule selected.
MSR does purchase tuition insurance for all students to assist families in the case of withdrawal or dismissal.