Financial Obligations for Admission and Continued Inclusion
in St. Mary Catholic School, DeKalb, IL
Registration & Tuition
Join us for an Open House on January 28 & January 29, 2026!
Registration fee for currently enrolled students
Registration: $220 non-refundable fee per child on or BEFORE April 1, 2026
Late Registration: $260 non-refundable fee per child AFTER April 1, 2026
All returning students have an $11 application fee
Registration fee for new students
$250 non-refundable registration fee per child for all new students
All new students have a $22 application fee
Curriculum & technology fees for ALL students
Grades PS-4: $50 / child
Grades 5-8: $90 / child
FACTS Tuition Agreement Payment Plan Fee
One - two payments: $25
Three plus payments: $55
Registration: $220 non-refundable fee per child on or BEFORE April 1, 2026
Late Registration: $260 non-refundable fee per child AFTER April 1, 2026
All returning students have an $11 application fee
Registration fee for new students
$250 non-refundable registration fee per child for all new students
All new students have a $22 application fee
Curriculum & technology fees for ALL students
Grades PS-4: $50 / child
Grades 5-8: $90 / child
FACTS Tuition Agreement Payment Plan Fee
One - two payments: $25
Three plus payments: $55
Kindergarten - Eighth Grade
The tuition below is for the 2026-27 school year.
Number of Children |
Parishioner Rate* |
Non-Parishioner Rate |
1 |
$5,135 |
$7,519 |
2 |
$8,930 |
$13,390 |
3 |
$12,453 |
$18,231 |
4 |
$14,575 |
$20,800 |
Full Day Preschool and Prekindergarten
To attend Preschool your child must be 3 years old by September 1, 2026
To attend Prekindergarten your child must be 4 years old by September 1, 2026.
To attend Prekindergarten your child must be 4 years old by September 1, 2026.
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Preschool and Prekindergarten M-W-F (3 days/week) |
Prekindergarten Mon. - Fri. (5 Days/Week) |
Tuition per child |
$3,500 |
$5,135 |
*Family Obligations for Parishioner Rate: To qualify for the parishioner rate, a family must be:
1. registered parishioners at St. Mary in DeKalb or Newman Catholic
2. active parishioners by attending weekly Mass AND financially contributing to St. Mary in DeKalb
In July and December of each year, active parishioner accounts will be reviewed by the Pastor, Parish Finance Committee, and Principal. If it shows that your family is not actively contributing to St. Mary DeKalb then a charge of $500.00 dollars will be charged to your FACTS account. Without parish support our ability to maintain the exceptional education we strive to provide is jeopardized. Since the parish subsidizes the cost of operating the school you’ve agreed to “use the Sunday collection envelopes on a weekly basis unless other arrangements have been made with the church office.” This practice of giving back is not only a cornerstone of our faith but also critical to sustaining our school as a shared responsibility among all school families.
Non Contributing Catholic Parish: If you are affiliated with (attend and financially contribute to) a nearby Catholic parish, your tuition will be higher based on the fact that tuition subsidy has to come from your parish. We invite you to talk to and encourage your pastor to participate in paying the difference of the parishioner rate vs the non contributing parish rate by agreeing to have your affiliated parish pay this nominal amount.
1. registered parishioners at St. Mary in DeKalb or Newman Catholic
2. active parishioners by attending weekly Mass AND financially contributing to St. Mary in DeKalb
In July and December of each year, active parishioner accounts will be reviewed by the Pastor, Parish Finance Committee, and Principal. If it shows that your family is not actively contributing to St. Mary DeKalb then a charge of $500.00 dollars will be charged to your FACTS account. Without parish support our ability to maintain the exceptional education we strive to provide is jeopardized. Since the parish subsidizes the cost of operating the school you’ve agreed to “use the Sunday collection envelopes on a weekly basis unless other arrangements have been made with the church office.” This practice of giving back is not only a cornerstone of our faith but also critical to sustaining our school as a shared responsibility among all school families.
Non Contributing Catholic Parish: If you are affiliated with (attend and financially contribute to) a nearby Catholic parish, your tuition will be higher based on the fact that tuition subsidy has to come from your parish. We invite you to talk to and encourage your pastor to participate in paying the difference of the parishioner rate vs the non contributing parish rate by agreeing to have your affiliated parish pay this nominal amount.
Before & Aftercare Program
Student drop off starts at 7:30 a.m. and pick up starts at 2:20 p.m. If your child needs extended care,
St. Mary School offers on-campus before care starting at 7:00 a.m. and aftercare until 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday during the school year. We use an outside company Children's Choice Aftercare. Students get homework assistance and participate in fun crafts and activities each day. There is an additional cost for these services.
If you have any questions please contact Kathy at [email protected] or by phone at 630-870-2517.
St. Mary School offers on-campus before care starting at 7:00 a.m. and aftercare until 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday during the school year. We use an outside company Children's Choice Aftercare. Students get homework assistance and participate in fun crafts and activities each day. There is an additional cost for these services.
If you have any questions please contact Kathy at [email protected] or by phone at 630-870-2517.
