McConkey-Harris Classical School
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Tuition & Affordability

An exceptional classical education, thoughtfully priced to serve your family.

At McConkey-Harris Classical School, we believe a rigorous, content-rich education should be accessible. Our tuition is structured to be transparent, predictable, and competitive — with flexible payment options to fit your family's budget.

Why Classical Education is Worth It

What Your Tuition Provides

Classical Curriculum

A proven, time-tested approach rooted in the trivium: Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric — developing students who think clearly, write persuasively, and reason well.

Character Formation

Education of the whole child. Virtue, leadership, and love of learning are woven throughout every classroom.

Dedicated Faculty

Teachers who are subject-matter experts and mentors, committed to knowing every student by name.

College Preparedness

Graduates who are sought by top universities for their intellectual maturity and academic discipline.

Great Books & Primary Sources

Students engage directly with the greatest minds in history — not textbook summaries.

Tight-Knit Community

Small class sizes, parent partnership, and a culture of mutual accountability.

Annual Tuition at a Glance

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Best Value

Pay in Full

Annual Payment

$9,740

One-time payment

10-Month Plan

$974/month (Oct–May)

$974/mo

$9,740 total

Initial Deposit Required by August 1

Your August and September tuition must be submitted together as a deposit no later than August 1. This ensures your child's curriculum can be customized and materials printed and shipped in time for the school year.

Initial Deposit (Aug + Sep)

Due by August 1

$1,948

Monthly Breakdown

October$974
November$974
December$974
January$974
February$974
March$974
April$974
May$974
8 payments$7,792

Annual Total

$9,740

12-Month Plan

$779.20/month (Oct–Jul)

$779.20/mo

$9,740 total

Initial Deposit Required by August 1

Your August and September tuition must be submitted together as a deposit no later than August 1. This ensures your child's curriculum can be customized and materials printed and shipped in time for the school year.

Initial Deposit (Aug + Sep)

Due by August 1

$1,948

Monthly Breakdown

October$779.20
November$779.20
December$779.20
January$779.20
February$779.20
March$779.20
April$779.20
May$779.20
June$779.20
July$779.20
10 payments$7,792

Annual Total

$9,740

The $1,948 deposit is the same for both payment plans. The August 1 deadline is firm — late deposits may delay or prevent timely curriculum delivery.

All payment plans cover the same full annual tuition. Choose the schedule that works best for your family.

Additional Fees Breakdown

Understanding the Full Picture

In addition to base tuition, the following one-time or annual fees apply. We list them clearly so there are no surprises.

Curriculum Fee

Covers all required textbooks, workbooks, and course materials

$900

Technology Fee

Student access to learning platforms and digital tools

$100

Administrative / Enrollment Fee

One-time annual enrollment and records processing fee

$150

Activity / Student Life Fee

Covers extracurricular activities, events, and enrichment programs

$1,200

Contact our admissions team to discuss your family's situation — we want your child here.

Full Transparency

Where Your $9,740 Goes

Every dollar of your tuition is accounted for — here is exactly what it covers.

Curriculum Materials
$900

Print textbooks, workbooks & manipulative materials — customized for your child

Shipping & Delivery
$150

Materials printed, packed, and shipped directly to your home

Activity Voucher
$1,200

Music, Dance, or Sports — paid directly to the program on your behalf

School Uniform
$100

Official McConkey-Harris crest uniform — worn with pride wherever life takes your student

Administrative Fees
$150

Enrollment processing, notarization, records, and office administration

Technology Access
$100

Direct student access fees for educational platforms

Shared Learning Platforms
$540

Canvas LMS ($160) · IXL ($100) · Britannica Academia ($240) · Licensing ($40) — shared across students

Teacher Salary & Instruction
$6,600

The remainder goes directly to your child's dedicated teacher — ensuring a living wage and full professional commitment to your student

Annual Total

$9,740

Every dollar accounted for

Shared platform costs (Canvas, IXL, Britannica Academia, and licensing) are split evenly across students — the more families who enroll, the more efficient the model becomes for everyone.

After just 5 enrolled students, your child's teacher earns a full, liveable salary — making McConkey-Harris a sustainable, committed educational community.

Uniform — Included in Your Tuition

The McConkey-Harris Uniform — Identity Beyond the Classroom

Distance Learning Doesn't Mean Invisible

McConkey-Harris Classical School is fully online — but our students are not invisible. When your child steps out into the world with you — to the market, the library, a community event, or a Saturday errand — they carry with them the identity of a student who is doing something remarkable. The McConkey-Harris crest on their uniform announces that quietly, and powerfully.

For a distance learner, the uniform is not about conformity — it is about belonging. It tells your child: I am part of something. I have a school. I have a community. It gives them a visible identity that online learning alone cannot provide, and it reminds them every time they put it on that they are a student of classical education — held to a standard, shaped by great ideas, and proud of where they learn.

For families in public, it opens doors to conversation. It plants a seed of curiosity. And it represents McConkey-Harris in every space your child enters.

Represents the school in the community — wherever your student goes

Builds student identity and pride in a distance-learning environment

Invites conversation and raises awareness of classical education

McConkey-Harris Classical School Crest

McConkey-Harris

Classical School

Est. 2026

Every child. Every faith.
Every heritage.
One extraordinary education.

Activity Voucher — Included in Your Tuition

Activity Voucher — Included in Your Tuition

Your tuition includes a $1,200 Activity Voucher — set aside specifically for your child's participation in Music, Dance, or Sports. McConkey-Harris pays the program directly on your behalf, removing the coordination, budgeting, and worry of arranging enrichment activities separately. For us, it's assurance that every McConkey-Harris student is actively engaged in a real-world, in-person program alongside other children — because socialization is not optional in a complete classical education.

Music

Group or private instruction with peers

Dance

Structured classes in a social setting

Sports

Team participation and athletic engagement

Voucher Policy

  • The $1,200 voucher is funded from your tuition — the school pays the program directly.
  • Vouchers are non-refundable and meant to be used.
  • If unused, the balance is transferred to the McConkey-Harris General Scholarship Fund — it stays in the school community.
  • No state funds are used or associated with this voucher.

Tuition Comparison

How We Compare

Classical education at McConkey-Harris is a fraction of the cost of comparable private schools — with outcomes that exceed them.

McConkey-Harris Classical School

$9,740

Classical trivium curriculum, small classes, character formation

Typical Private / Independent School

$12,000 – $25,000+

Varies widely by school

Online Private School

$6,000 – $14,000

No in-person community or mentorship

Public School (Hidden Costs)

"Free" + up to $14,240 hidden

Curriculum gaps, large class sizes, tutoring, childcare, surprise fees

The True Cost of "Free" Public School

When you add up what public school families actually pay each year, the number is startling.

📋 Standard School Fees
School lunches$400–$720
Book & supply fees$100–$300
Required fundraising$100–$300
School pictures$30–$80
Field trips$50–$200
Sports & activity fees$50–$400
Yearbook$25–$60
Spirit wear / PE uniform$30–$80
Subtotal$785 – $2,140
📚 Academic Support
Private tutoring$900–$3,600
Test prep$500–$2,000
Summer enrichment$300–$1,500
Ed apps & subscriptions$50–$200
Subtotal$1,750 – $7,300
🚗 Childcare & Logistics
After-school care$1,350–$2,700
Before-school care$450–$900
Transportation$300–$900
Clothing & backpack$100–$300
Subtotal$2,200 – $4,800

🏫 True Annual Cost of "Free" Public School

$4,735 – $14,240

Does not include lost parent productivity.

"One hour of tutoring per week — at $50/hour — costs $1,800 over a 9-month school year. That's nearly 20% of McConkey-Harris tuition, for just one subject, one hour a week, with none of the other benefits."

"Public school is free in name — but the real cost to families tells a different story."

Public School — The Real Picture

Advertised cost $0
Standard school fees (up to) + $2,140
Academic support (tutoring, test prep) + $7,300
Childcare & logistics + $4,800
Realistic annual cost $4,735 – $14,240
  • Surprise fees throughout the year
  • 30+ students, limited individual attention
  • $50/hr tutoring when your child falls behind
  • After-school care because school ends at 3pm
  • Summer learning loss every year

McConkey-Harris — Everything Included

Annual tuition $9,740
Hidden costs $0
Tutoring $0 — dedicated teacher included
After-school care $0 — you are already home
Total annual cost $9,740 — no surprises
  • Everything included, zero surprise fees
  • Dedicated teacher — no tutor ever needed
  • Classical curriculum + $1,200 activity voucher
  • Your schedule, your home, your child thrives
  • No summer slide — learning is year-round

Ready to Take the Next Step?

We'd love to talk through tuition, payment plans, and enrollment — reach out to our admissions team today.