How much is The Woods Academy tuition?

For 2026-27, tuition at The Woods Academy is $24,390 for grades PK3 (1st Year Montessori, age 3); $26,700 for grades PK4 (2nd Year Montessori, age 4); $30,550 for grades K (3rd Year Montessori; must be 5 by Sept 1); $30,550 for grades 1-4 (Lower School); $32,830 for grades 5-8 (Middle School), per the school's website.

Does The Woods Academy require the ISEE or SSAT?

It depends on the grade: no test for grades PK3-PK4; no test for grades K; no test for grades 1-4; its own assessment for grades 5-6.

Does The Woods Academy offer financial aid?

Yes. The Woods Academy reported $223,158 in financial aid to 44 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

How many students attend The Woods Academy?

The Woods Academy enrolls 309 students in grades Pre-K–8, with about 7 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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The Woods Academy tuition & admissions

Bethesda, MDGrades Pre-K–8Day, coedReligious affiliationwoodsacademy.org

Tuition 2026-27

$32,830

Highest grade band

Application deadline

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Students

309

7 students per teacher

Admission test

Varies by grade

Tuition 2026-27

Grades	Day
PK3 (1st Year Montessori, age 3)	$24,390
PK4 (2nd Year Montessori, age 4)	$26,700
K (3rd Year Montessori; must be 5 by Sept 1)	$30,550
1-4 (Lower School)	$30,550
5-8 (Middle School)	$32,830

Financial aid: $223,158 to 44 students (about $5,072 each) in 2024, per the school's IRS Form 990.

How to apply

Entry grades	PK3, PK4, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Admission test, grades PK3-PK4	No test
Admission test, grades K	No test
Admission test, grades 1-4	No test
Admission test, grades 5-6	Its own assessment
Interview	Required
Apply through	School's own portal
Application fee	$100
Deadline	—
Decisions released	—

School facts

Students	309
Teachers (full-time equivalent)	37
Students per teacher	7.2
School days per year	175
Endowment	$3,905,187 (FY2025)
Annual revenue	$9,847,066 (2024)
Head of school pay	$356,756

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The Woods Academy FAQ

How much is The Woods Academy tuition?: For 2026-27, tuition at The Woods Academy is $24,390 for grades PK3 (1st Year Montessori, age 3); $26,700 for grades PK4 (2nd Year Montessori, age 4); $30,550 for grades K (3rd Year Montessori; must be 5 by Sept 1); $30,550 for grades 1-4 (Lower School); $32,830 for grades 5-8 (Middle School), per the school's website.
Does The Woods Academy require the ISEE or SSAT?: It depends on the grade: no test for grades PK3-PK4; no test for grades K; no test for grades 1-4; its own assessment for grades 5-6.
Does The Woods Academy offer financial aid?: Yes. The Woods Academy reported $223,158 in financial aid to 44 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How many students attend The Woods Academy?: The Woods Academy enrolls 309 students in grades Pre-K–8, with about 7 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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Sources: tuition and admissions from woodsacademy.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.