How much is Dexter Southfield tuition?

For 2026-27, tuition at Dexter Southfield is $47,500 for grades PreK-K; $51,000 for grades 1-2; $53,000 for grades 3-5; $68,000 for grades 6-8; $68,000 for grades 9-12, per the school's website.

Does Dexter Southfield require the ISEE or SSAT?

It depends on the grade: the ISEE for grades 6-8; the SSAT for grades 9-12.

When is the Dexter Southfield application deadline?

The main application deadline is January 15, 2027, and decisions are released March 10, 2027. Families apply through Ravenna.

Does Dexter Southfield offer financial aid?

Yes. Dexter Southfield reported $7,761,352 in financial aid to 171 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

How many students attend Dexter Southfield?

Dexter Southfield enrolls 1,076 students in grades Pre-K–12, with about 5 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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Dexter Southfield tuition & admissions

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Tuition 2026-27

$68,000

Highest grade band

Application deadline

January 15

2027

Students

1,076

5 students per teacher

Admission test

Varies by grade

Tuition 2026-27

Grades	Day
PreK-K	$47,500
1-2	$51,000
3-5	$53,000
6-8	$68,000
9-12	$68,000

Financial aid: $7,761,352 to 171 students (about $45,388 each) in 2024, per the school's IRS Form 990.

How to apply

Entry grades	PreK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Admission test, grades 6-8	ISEE
Admission test, grades 9-12	SSAT
Interview	Required
Apply through	Ravenna
Application fee	$65
Deadline	January 15, 2027
Decisions released	March 10, 2027

College results, class of 2027

Seniors	112
Go to a 4-year college	100%
SAT (middle 50%)	—
ACT (middle 50%)	—
AP courses	20
AP exams scored 3+	—
National Merit semifinalists	—

School facts

Students	1,076
Teachers (full-time equivalent)	191
Students per teacher	5.4
School days per year	163
Endowment	$75,678,219 (FY2025)
Annual revenue	$85,040,264 (2024)
Head of school pay	$686,168

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Dexter Southfield FAQ

How much is Dexter Southfield tuition?: For 2026-27, tuition at Dexter Southfield is $47,500 for grades PreK-K; $51,000 for grades 1-2; $53,000 for grades 3-5; $68,000 for grades 6-8; $68,000 for grades 9-12, per the school's website.
Does Dexter Southfield require the ISEE or SSAT?: It depends on the grade: the ISEE for grades 6-8; the SSAT for grades 9-12.
When is the Dexter Southfield application deadline?: The main application deadline is January 15, 2027, and decisions are released March 10, 2027. Families apply through Ravenna.
Does Dexter Southfield offer financial aid?: Yes. Dexter Southfield reported $7,761,352 in financial aid to 171 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How many students attend Dexter Southfield?: Dexter Southfield enrolls 1,076 students in grades Pre-K–12, with about 5 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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Sources: tuition and admissions from dextersouthfield.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.