Are you ready to invest in your child’s future?
An affordable Christian education is just a phone call away. The cost of Northside Christian School is as much as 35% less than other area private schools. We provide exceptional value to working parents with the option of full day programs for Pre-K and Kindergarten as well as after school care.
NCS provides a lot to the students and families at an affordable rate. When looking at other private schools NCS goes above and beyond to keep tuition and fees affordable! — NCS Parent
I feel the value of my son’s education is priceless at Northside. The fact that the tuition is relatively affordable is extremely appreciated by our family — NCS Parent
Visit our Admissions page to start your enrollment. Call (614) 882-1493 today to schedule a visit with our Admissions Office. If you would like us to contact you with more information, please fill out our Prospective Student Form.
Preschool and Kindergarten Tuition
2025-2026 Pre-K and Kindergarten Tuition Schedule
Pre-K 3 Half Days (M,W,F): $3,580
Pre-K 3 Full Days (M,W,F): $5,050
Pre-K 5 Half Days: $4,785
Pre-K 5 Full Days: $6,730
Kindergarten 5 Half Days: $5,375
Kindergarten 5 Full Days: $7,750
Elementary, Middle, and High School Tuition
2025-2026 Elementary, Middle, and High School Tuition Schedule
1st-4th Grades: $7,850
5th-8th Grades: $8,115
9th-12th Grades: $10,430
The business manager will help you set up FACTS tuition payments.
Other Fees
- Application Fee for New Students — $275 per NEW student at time of application and registration.
- Student Activity Fee — $625 per student (K-12th), $475 per student (Pre-K). A portion is used for costs related to ongoing capital improvements. It also covers the costs of consumable items (workbooks, yearbooks, music, art supplies), many student activities (field trips, fine arts productions, retreats, special assemblies, student admission to all home games), and other resources (code.org, office365, textbook maintenance).
- Re-enrollment Fee for existing students — $150-$275 per student. The amount depends on how early a student is re-enrolled for the coming school year. Re-enrollment begins in February each year. This fee is non-refundable.
- Sports Fees — To be determined. 2025-26 fees will be determined at a later date; the 2024-25 fee for Fall/Winter Sports was $185 per athlete per sport. Billed after each sports season.
- Fees for part-time students are presented on the Part-Time Students page.
**Billing date, due date, and payment options for all fees will be determined at a later date and communicated to families by the 1st day of school.
Tuition Payment Details
- All families will be asked to agree to and sign a Financial Responsibility Agreement upon enrollment.
- The tuition amounts above are before the impact of EdChoice scholarships. EdChoice Scholarship funds cover tuition ONLY and do not cover any additional school fees: (i.e., new application and enrollment fee, re-enrollment fee, class and facility fees, etc.). Pre-K tuition is NOT covered by EdChoice Scholarship funds.
- Each family is required to set up a tuition payment plan and make tuition and fee payments via the FACTS Management Company website. No exceptions.
- No student will be permitted to start school without a completed August payment and enrollment fees paid.
- Billing date, due date and payment options for all fees will be determined at a later date and communicated to families by the 1st day of school.
- Tuition and Fees may be discounted for part-time elementary, middle school and high school students and will be available at ncslions.org.
- Class fees will be owed as follows if students is withdrawn during school year: Withdraw by Sept 30, $375. Withdraw by Nov 30, $400. Withdraw after Nov 30, Full Fee, $450.