Tuition & Fees

The Value of a Baker Education

Our students are our greatest legacy. We are committed to partnering with families who believe that Baker’s mission and values will provide an education for a lifetime for their child. Our students and their families represent over 25 zipcodes in the Chicagoland area – all with a strong commitment to being part of an exemplary school community.
Tuition dollars go toward supporting the mission of Baker Demonstration School and to provide all of our students with the best education, PK-8 that will prepare them to thrive in high school and beyond.

Tuition Cost

Tuition and Fees for the 2024-25 academic year ranges from $9,100 for half-day preschool to $30,795 for eighth grade. View our comprehensive tuition structure below.

Grade Level	Tuition	Arrival Time	Dismissal Time
Pre-K 5-day (Full Day)	$16,955	8:30AM	3:00PM
Kindergarten	$19,950	8:30AM	3:00PM
First Grade	$23,100	8:30AM	3:15PM
Second Grade	$26,085	8:30AM	3:15PM
Third-Fifth Grade	$28,195	8:30AM	3:15PM
Sixth-Eighth Grade	$30,795	8:30AM	3:15PM

*Early Care begins at 7:30 a.m. and After-school care continues until 6 p.m

**Athletic Fee of $150 per season for a Baker Team Sport

Tuition Assistance

Tuition assistance awards are based on the parents’/guardians’ income, assets and resources. Baker has a need-sensitive policy that governs how we allocate tuition assistance. However, the number of students in need of financial aid who can be admitted is limited based on our budget.

Our Tuition Assistance Committee reviews each family’s application thoroughly to determine possible tuition assistance. If you have any questions about how to afford Baker, please feel free to reach out to our Director of Admissions & Financial Aid, Igho Oraka at ioraka@bakerdemschool.org to schedule a phone call or meeting to discuss your questions.

All families are eligible to apply for Tuition Assistance through the FACTS tuition management system. Tuition Assistance is need based. Please visit the FACTS website to apply for assistance. If you have an established account, there is no need to create an account, simply login to your online account. If you do not have an account, click on the “Create an Account” button.

Baker’s code is 20716 and our full name is Baker Demonstration School.

Apply for Tuition Assistance

Tuition Application for new families

Submit your application for need-based assistance through FACTS. The link for FACTS online application is: online.factsmgt.com/aid. Click on the “Create an Account” button – Baker’s code is 20716 and our full name is Baker Demonstration School – and set up your online account. (You can use one application for multiple children.)

Tuition Assistance FAQs

Q. Do you offer any tuition discounts?
A. Baker does offer a 10% discount to families where the parent or guardian is; affiliated with an University, an Active Member of the Military or a First Responder. Baker also offers a 2% yearly discount if tuition is paid in full and a 1% yearly discount if tuition is paid in two payments.

Q. What does a tuition assistance grant cover? A. Grants may be applied towards a comprehensive tuition plan which includes: early morning care from 7:30-8:30 a.m, yearbook, athletics, field trips and field experiences, computers and technology, student clubs, PE clothing, and band instruments. Grants do not cover: extended care enrichment after school activities and Baker Team Sports.

Q. When will we find out if we qualify for a tuition assistance grant?
A. If you apply for admission and tuition assistance by the February 19th, deadline, you will receive notification of the decision in the winter of 2025. If you qualify for tuition assistance but apply after February 19th, grants will be determined based on the availability of funds.

Q. When will we know tuition rates for the upcoming school year?
A. Tuition for the upcoming school year will be communicated to new and current families in December of the preceding academic year.

Q. If we have additional questions about the tuition assistance application, who should we contact?
A. For additional questions or more information about tuition or tuition assistance, please contact Igho Oraka, Director of Admissions & Financial Aid by email: ioraka@bakerdemschool.org.