Now Enrolling for the '27-'28 School Year!
Admission
Raleigh Day School provides a valuable educational experience which fosters growth and development in all aspects of a child's life - intellectually, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
How to Apply
There ae five easy steps to apply for admissions to Raleigh Day School.
- Contact RDS by webform, email or phone.
- Have a personal tour of the school.
- Complete the application and pay the application fee.
- Enter into the assessment process.
- Attend the family meeting with your prospective teacher.
tuition and fees
Early Childhood (Mixed Age Kindergarten, ages 3 and 1/2 - 6 years)
- Children must be 3.5 years of age by the first day of school to be considered for our EC program.
- Tuition for the 2026-2027 school year is $9,900.
First-Sixth Grades
- Tuition for the 2026-2027 school year is $11,200.
Supplies Fee
- A supplies fee of $500 will be applied annually for each child.
Aftercare
- Hours available until 5:00 PM
Annual Aftercare Fees
- $12 per hour for first child in family; $6 per hour for additional siblings.
- Advance enrollment for days and times is necessary to guarantee space in the program.
- Drop-in for urgent need is available with notice.
RDS indexed tuition program
RDS uses an Indexed Tuition model to support increased accessibility for students and families. We recognize that careers are significant in many ways beyond what the financial rewared may be. To encourage those who have chosen careers whose primary reward may not be financial, we have the Raleigh Day School Indexed Tuition program.
If you desire a Waldorf-inspired education for your student(s), do not let the tuition and fee schedule keep you from applying. RDS is committed to working with every family who desires a Whole Child education for their student(s).