Tuition & Fees
Kindergarten though 8th Grade
As a Minnesota Charter School, Oak Hill Montessori Community school is proud to offer tuition free authentic Montessori education to all students enrolled in Kindergarten through 8th Grade.
Toddler Community & Children’s House through Pre-K
Half-Day: 8:45am-11:45am / Full-Day: 8:45am-3:45pm
Lower School Tuition and Fees for the 2025/2026 Academic School Year
Toddler Community
$14,431 (Half Day)
$20,325 (Full Day)
Children’s House - Pre-K
$12,740 (Half Day)
$17,944 (Full Day)
The tuition rates listed above reflect a 10-month payment plan option. Savings are available if families choose to pay in three payments or in one lump sum. A comprehensive look at all tuition payment options for Lower School can be found here.
A non-refundable $600 tuition deposit is required at the time of enrollment to ensure placement in our Lower School academic programs. This deposit is included in the total tuition price.
Lower School Tuition Assistance
Lower School Tuition Assistance
Making Montessori education accessible to all is one of our core values as a community. Our tuition assistance program is geared toward recruiting and retaining devoted families with a demonstrated financial need.
Overview
All Lower School families are welcome to apply.
Final decisions on enrollment are not due until after Tuition Assistance determinations are communicated.
Tuition Assistance awards are determined on an annual basis; re-application is required annually.
Up to 40% of tuition costs may be awarded for each school year.
Tuition Assistance Application Process
Oak Hill applicants being considered for tuition assistance should mark the box on their application notifying the school that an application will be filed. No contractual obligation to the school or the family exists until the tuition assistance awards are determined.
Submit Tuition Assistance applications through the screening tool which determines the needs of individual families. Please follow this link to begin the application process. To be considered in the first round of tuition assistance decisions for the 2025/2026 academic year, application must to be submitted by March 12, 2025.
After completing the online screening tool, our Tuition Assistance Committee will make award determinations based off the generated report and any special circumstances expressed by families.
After receiving a decision from the Tuition Assistance Committee, families are asked to inform OHMCS of acceptance or refusal of the award within 10 business days.
Please contact us at 651-484-8242 with additional questions about our Tuition Assistance Program.
Before School Care, After School Enrichment and Summer Camp
Before School Care and After School Enrichment
Children of all ages may participate in Before School Care and After School Enrichment for an additional daily fee. Information about this program can be found on our Before & After Care page.
Summer Camp
Summer Camp is available to currently enrolled students of the Toddler and Children's House programs. Weekly tuition rates apply. Information can be found on our Summer Camp page.
Oak Hill Montessori Community School is proud to be an AMI accredited school, the original organization created by Dr. Maria Montessori in 1929. All lead teachers are licensed teachers who have completed their AMI Certification in addition to a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Why Montessori Matters
Montessori education is designed to support the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally. Grounded in more than a century of research and real-world success, the Montessori method helps children become independent thinkers, capable collaborators, and lifelong learners.
Studies show that Montessori students often demonstrate stronger executive function skills, greater intrinsic motivation, and higher levels of academic achievement and well-being compared to peers in traditional settings.* With mixed-age classrooms and hands-on materials, Montessori environments foster curiosity, concentration, and confidence—empowering children to take ownership of their learning.
Our Mission
Our Vision
Preparing every student for tomorrow by nurturing the love of learning today.
Creating a space for students, families, and community members to thrive as they collaborate to learn, to celebrate, and to serve one another.
Our Values
Independent thinking and self-reliance through purposeful work
Inclusivity in our community and a sense of belonging for all
Compassion for others and the environment around us
A vision for peace through social change
“At OHMCS our children take ownership of their learning journey with the teaching staff as their guide and mentor which we think will serve them well in the future."
-Oak Hill Montessori Community School Parent
What is a charter school?
Charter schools in Minnesota are public, tuition-free, and open to all. They operate independently under a charter—a performance contract—with an authorizing organization (an authorizer) that holds them accountable for academic and operational excellence. Oak Hill Montessori Community School is proud to be authorized by MOCHa (Minnesota Office of Charter Authorizing). MOCHa helps ensure that our school stays aligned with authentic Montessori principles while meeting the rigorous standards of public education.