

Private School Tuition in Destin, FL: 2026-2027 Fees and Financial Aid at The Barrett School

Transparency about cost is the starting point for every honest admissions conversation. This page covers the full tuition structure for the 2026-2027 academic year, what is and is not included in that cost, how the Step Up for Students scholarship works and who qualifies, and the payment plan options available to enrolled families. If you have a question that is not answered here, contact the admissions team at (850) 353-2153 or info@thebarrettschool.org.
2026-2027 tuition by division
The following rates apply to the 2026-2027 academic year and reflect the full cost of the academic program at each division level, including STEM instruction, outdoor learning, small-class mentorship, and individualized academic support.
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2026 - 2027 ACADEMIC YEAR
Pre-K4: $12,500
(4-Year-Old Program)
Kindergarten: $14,500
(Kindergarten / Age 5)
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Lower School: $16,000
(1st - 4th Grade)
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Intermediate School: $16,000
(5th - 6th Grade)
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Upper School: $16,000
7th - 12th Grade)

What tuition does not include
Uniforms
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Extended Day & After-School
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Enrichment Programs
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Field Trips
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Supply & Activities Fees
Enrollment deposit and payment structure

New family enrollment deposit — $500 per student All new enrolling families are required to pay a $500 non-refundable enrollment deposit upon submission of their online school contract. This deposit is in addition to annual tuition and secures your child's seat in their grade-level cohort. It is applied toward the first tuition payment.
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Returning family re-enrollment deposit — $300 per student Families re-enrolling a student for the following academic year pay a reduced deposit of $300 per student, also non-refundable and applied toward annual tuition.
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Ten-month payment plan Annual tuition is payable across ten monthly instalments from August 1, 2026 through May 1, 2027. Payments are due by the 5th of each month. A late charge applies to payments received after the 5th. Payments made by credit card incur a convenience fee of 3.12%. Payments by check or bank transfer avoid this fee.