Affording MSD

TUITION & FEES

As a non-profit independent school, MSD relies on tuition to support our educational model. We strive to make tuition levels as accessible and affordable as possible while providing tuition assistance on a needs–basis for new and continuing families. Beyond the cost of supporting our amazing educational team, MSD’s tuition and fees covers the cost of academic materials, school experiences, field trips, overnight trips for 3rd through 8th grade, and daily snacks. Services like hot lunch and before school/after school care may be purchased at an additional cost.

To view the tuition and fees for 2025-2026, please click here. To view the tuition and fees for 2026-2027, please click here.

Tuition Assistance (Financial Aid) at MSD

Tuition assistance is available to new and continuing families in Primary-8th grade. This year, we were pleased to offer $700,000 in tuition assistance to the MSD community, with typical awards ranging from 35-50% of the cost of tuition. Families interested in tuition assistance may submit the Tuition Assistance Info Request Form to learn more.

Please note: Tuition assistance awards for 2025-2026 are now complete. The tuition assistance application for 2026-2027 will open in the fall.

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MSD Programs

Click on the images below to learn more about MSD’s academic programs.

Toddler

Ages 2-3

Our toddler village early learning environment is built for exploration and practical life skills; with a playground just their size, a garden area, and dedicated outdoor workspaces for each classroom. Learn more here.

Montessori School of Denver Admissions to Kindergarten and Primary Programs | Primary Sensorial and Math in a Montessori Classroom

Primary and Kindergarten

Ages 3-6

MSD Preschool and Kindergarten programs focus on helping students to make thoughtful choices, develop concentration, and engage in caring and purposeful interaction with their environment. Learn more here.

Lower Elementary

Ages 6-9, Grades 1-3

The MSD Lower Elementary program offers students a rich curriculum based on individual understanding that is challenging, collaborative, and interwoven with real world application. Learn more here.

Montessori School of Denver Admissions to Lower Elementary or Grades 1-3

Upper Elementary

Ages 9-11, Grades 4-5

MSD’s Upper Elementary program expands the rich curriculum to focus on confidence and achievement, reinforcing the importance of responsibility, service, ownership of knowledge, and integrity. Learn more here.

Montessori School of Denver Admissions to Upper Elementary School or Grades 4 and 5 | MSD Upper Elementary students tend to the urban farm and garden | care for environment

Middle School

Ages 11-14, Grades 6-8

We have designed every facet of our Middle School curriculum with smart, compassionate emphasis on social-emotional growth; strong, core academics; and a global education at the forefront. Learn more here.

Specials

MSD’s Specials program enriches the already robust Montessori curriculum and school culture, providing students a more rounded education. Specials classes are in addition to regular classroom studies and include physical education, music and theater, art, Spanish, library sciences, and handcraft. Our Urban Farm program is also part of our Specials program. Learn more here.