Steps to Enrollment
Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year will be open Feburary 3, 2025 and will close February 28, 2025. We offer Kindergarten and Grades 1-7.
Fill out and submit an application on our website (www.gardencityschool.org/apply). Please note that there is a non-refundable $200 application fee (per student) that should be paid via the website immediately after filling out your application.
Once your application is processed, you will be contacted by email to request your child’s most recent academic records (for Grades 1-7) as well as two recommendations for the family.
You will receive a separate email to schedule an admissions interview.
Admissions decisions will be announced after the interview has been completed and all other enrollment criteria have been received. Enrollment & Tuition Contracts will be sent out at that time.
Signed Enrollment & Tuition Contracts are required in order to secure your student's spot. Please note that a $100 enrollment fee and a $350 supply fee per student (Kinder - 3rd) and $450 (4th - 7th) is due at this time.
2025 - 2026 Annual Tuition & Fees
Below is a schedule of our 2025-2026 tuition and fees. For more information, please email admin@gardencityschool.org. There are also discounts available for families with 2+ students enrolled.
Tuition
Kindergarten: $6,695
1st - 3rd Grades: $6,895
4th Grade - 5th Grade: $7,095
(4th and 5th grades will be combined as one class.)
6th Grade - 7th Grade: $7,295
(6th and 7th grades will be combined as one class.)
*Tuition being paid in one payment is due by June 15, 2025. Tuition being paid in monthly installments will include a $100 per student yearly management fee with the first monthly payment. 10 monthly payments are due starting June 15, 2025 through March 15, 2026. The tuition for students who are accepted after June 15th, 2025 will be spread over the remaining months of the school year with the final tuition payment due on April 15, 2026.
Fees
Application Fee: $200 per student
Late Application Fee: $250 per student ($700 max per family)
*Application Fees are due by February 28, 2025. Any application submitted after February 28, 2025 will be charged the late application fee.
Enrollment Fee: $100 per student
Supply Fee:
Kindergarten - 3rd Grade: $350 per student
4th Grade - 7th Grade: $450 per student
*The enrollment and supply fee is due when you sign the letter of commitment to GCCS for the school year and is required to secure your spot in their class for the year. This fee will also be used to purchase supplies and curriculum.
Family Discounts
$275 per year for 2nd child (K – 7)
$350 per year for 3rd and additional child (K – 7)
Garden City Community School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. GCCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and other school-administered programs.