TUITION & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

A Rashi education is the most important investment you can make in your child’s future.

$2M

IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY

6:1

STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

45%

STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

You may be thinking, “we aren’t the right fit for financial assistance” or “I think I make too much to qualify.” The fact is, your family may be eligible for assistance through our Traditional Financial Assistance process or Clergy Incentive. Rashi Director of Finance & Operations Julaine McInnis would be pleased to speak with you about affordability options.

It is during the Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 years that children develop the foundational academic preparation, critical thinking skills, social-emotional intelligence, intrinsic values, and relationship with Judaism that will determine their success not only in their next schools but as individuals and members of society. Choosing Rashi now means a lifetime of benefits.

Financial Assistance Options

We are committed to making a Rashi education accessible and affordable to all families seeking a dynamic, child-centered program of academic excellence that integrates rich secular and Jewish studies curricula and nurtures critical minds and compassionate hearts in its students. Cost of living, temple membership, Jewish summer camp, and family expenses during the b’nei mitzvah year are just a few factors considered when calculating your tuition assistance package.  If you have questions about the process, please contact the tuition assistance committee via Julaine McInnis. We will walk you through our philosophy on affordability and share with you how joining the Rashi community is the best investment you can make for your child’s academic future and lifelong connection to Judaism.

Experience Rashi Kindergarten! Program

Experience Rashi Kindergarten! is a three-year grant for new families with a child currently attending a Jewish preschool and applying to Rashi’s Kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year. This is available to families whose Adjusted Gross Income is between $175,000-600,000 with net assets under $500,000*.

Under the Experience Kindergarten! program, families will benefit from three years of fixed tuition:

  • $20,000 For Kindergarten in 2025-26
  • $22,500 For Grade 1 in 2026-27
  • $25,000 For Grade 2 in 2027-28

The Experience Kindergarten! grant is available to 10 students from new families who apply to Rashi by January 31, 2025.

 

*$500,000 in assets not including retirement savings and primary residence.

Realize Rashi Program for New Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 Students

Realize Rashi is a three-year grant for new families applying a child to Kindergarten, Grade 1 or Grade 2 for the 2025-26 school year who do not receive traditional financial assistance or other incentives. Realize Rashi is available to families whose Adjusted Gross Income is between $175,000-600,000 with net assets under $500,000*.  

Per student, this grant provides a discount of $10,000 for year one, $10,000 for year two, and $10,000 for year three, applied to tuition. A short grant application is required in addition to the application for admission.

The Realize Rashi grant is available to 10 students from new families who apply to Rashi by January 31, 2025.

 

*$500,000 in assets not including retirement savings and primary residence.

Jewish Communal Professional Grant

The Jewish Communal Professional Grant provides an annual $6,000 per student to a family where one or both parents are full-time, 12-month employee(s) of a 501(c)(3) organization that supports the Jewish community. Eligible parents must complete a short form accompanied by a letter from their employer verifying their current status of employment. 

Traditional Financial Assistance

Rashi offers a traditional need-based financial assistance program through a third-party service. Families awarded Traditional Financial Assistance may receive up to 50% in additional assistance for After School, transportation, Middle School trip fees, and certain other incidentals. Details will be included in your award.

The application for 2025-2026 is open. Please contact Julaine McInnis with any questions.

Application Deadline

New Families: Friday, January 31, 2025
Returning Families: Monday, December 2, 2024

Clergy Incentive Program

Recognizing the enormous contribution of our clergy to Jewish life in Boston, Rashi extends a professional courtesy of $6,000 per student each year for the duration of the child’s time at Rashi. Please contact Julaine McInnis for more information.

Application Deadline

New Families: Friday, January 31, 2025

Want to know more about the financial assistance process? Mission Enrollment held a comprehensive webinar on understanding independent school financial assistance, household budgeting, and navigating our application system, Clarity. You can watch the full webinar recording by clicking the button below.

2024-2025 Tuition

Tuition is set annually by Rashi’s Board of Trustees in January for the upcoming year. Tuition for the 2024-2025 school year is as follows:

Pre-Kindergarten – $24,000
Kindergarten – $36,250
Grade 1 – $37,500 
Grade 2 – $ 38,850 
Grade 3 – $40,250
Grade 4 – $43,000
Grade 5 – $45,500 
Grade 6 – $46,750 
Grade 7 – $46,750
Grade 8 – $46,750

Additional fees for Middle School:
Grade 6: $400 for a Chromebook

Trip fees are estimated

The traditional trips for Middle School are as follows:

  • Grade 6: Nature’s Classroom – $550
  • Grade 7: Civil Rights Trip to the South – $1,750
  • Grade 8: Israel Trip – $6,200

Ways to Pay Tuition

Rashi will use Veracross Student Billing, a third-party application, to collect 2024-2025 tuition payments. All tuition and incidental charges are processed with electronic auto-payments. We offer payment plans and also accept payment from 529 Plans.

Payment Plan Options

  • One single payment due July 1
  • Two payments: 60% due July 1, 40% due December 1
  • Nine equal payments: June 1 through February 1 (requires a $50 fee per student)
  • Ten equal payments: June 1 through March 1 (requires a $50 fee per student)
  • There are service fees of 2.85%-3.00% on credit card transactions.

For More Information Visit Our FAQ Page

2024-2025 Transportation Fees

Green & Yellow Bus
One Way: $2,475 | Round Trip: $4,500

Orange Bus
(Roundtrip Only): $6,650

2025-2026 Fees will be posted in summer.

After School Payment Plan Options

After School prices vary depending on your child’s age and frequency of attendance. Click here for a breakdown of fees.