How much is Bentley School tuition?

For 2026-27, tuition at Bentley School is $42,630 for grades K-5; $46,620 for grades 6-8; $61,460 for grades 9-12, per the school's website.

Does Bentley School require the ISEE or SSAT?

It depends on the grade: no test for grades K; its own assessment for grades 1; the ISEE for grades 2-4; the ISEE for grades 5; the ISEE or SSAT for grades 6-8; the ISEE or SSAT for grades 9-12.

When is the Bentley School application deadline?

The main application deadline is January 7, 2027, and decisions are released March 11, 2027. Families apply through Ravenna.

Does Bentley School offer financial aid?

Yes. Bentley School reported $4,738,275 in financial aid to 168 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

How many students attend Bentley School?

Bentley School enrolls 634 students in grades K–12, with about 8 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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Bentley School tuition & admissions

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Tuition 2026-27

$61,460

Highest grade band

Application deadline

January 7

2027

Students

634

8 students per teacher

Admission test

Varies by grade

Tuition 2026-27

Grades	Day
K-5	$42,630
6-8	$46,620
9-12	$61,460

Financial aid: $4,738,275 to 168 students (about $28,204 each) in 2024, per the school's IRS Form 990.

How to apply

Entry grades	K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Admission test, grades K	No test
Admission test, grades 1	Its own assessment
Admission test, grades 2-4	ISEE
Admission test, grades 5	ISEE
Admission test, grades 6-8	ISEE or SSAT
Admission test, grades 9-12	ISEE or SSAT
Interview	Required
Apply through	Ravenna
Application fee	—
Deadline	January 7, 2027
Decisions released	March 11, 2027

School facts

Students	634
Teachers (full-time equivalent)	76
Students per teacher	8.4
School days per year	170
Graduates going to 4-year colleges	100%
Endowment	$1,169,419 (FY2025)
Annual revenue	$34,549,672 (2024)
Head of school pay	$543,476

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Bentley School FAQ

How much is Bentley School tuition?: For 2026-27, tuition at Bentley School is $42,630 for grades K-5; $46,620 for grades 6-8; $61,460 for grades 9-12, per the school's website.
Does Bentley School require the ISEE or SSAT?: It depends on the grade: no test for grades K; its own assessment for grades 1; the ISEE for grades 2-4; the ISEE for grades 5; the ISEE or SSAT for grades 6-8; the ISEE or SSAT for grades 9-12.
When is the Bentley School application deadline?: The main application deadline is January 7, 2027, and decisions are released March 11, 2027. Families apply through Ravenna.
Does Bentley School offer financial aid?: Yes. Bentley School reported $4,738,275 in financial aid to 168 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How many students attend Bentley School?: Bentley School enrolls 634 students in grades K–12, with about 8 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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Sources: tuition and admissions from bentleyschool.org (checked Oct 2026); enrollment from the NCES Private School Survey 2023-24; finances from the 2024 IRS Form 990. “—” means we couldn't find it.