The largest independent school on Martha's Vineyard
Tuition
When you choose to enroll at VMS, you’re making a valuable investment in your child’s future. We understand that choosing an independent school for your family is a significant investment and commitment, and we provide generous financial assistance through our Equitable Access Grants to help close the gap between our tuition costs and your family resources. There are also numerous other tuition-assistance opportunities.
2025-26 Tuition
Toddler Program
9:2 Child-teacher ratio
Ages 18 mos-3 years
$19,708 yearly for year-round, full day
$16,865 yearly for year-round, half day
$16,432 yearly for academic year, full day
$14,054 for academic year, half day
Primary Program
24:3 Child-teacher ratio
Pre-K 2.9-5 years
Kindergarten 5-6 years
$16,470 yearly for year-round, full day
$14,410 yearly for year-round, half day
$13,725 yearly for academic year, full day
$12,008 for academic year, half day
Elementary Program
15:2 Child-teacher ratio
Elementary I: 6-9 years
Elementary II: 9-12 years
$13,725 yearly
Middle School Program
15:2 Child-teacher ratio
12-14 years
$13,725 yearly
Extended AM and extended PM care is available for our toddler program and primary program
Tuition Assistance
VMS is committed to socio-economic diversity, and believes all children should have access to quality education and care. Every family applying to Vineyard Montessori School is invited to apply for numerous tuition-assistance opportunities.
Read more about Tuition Assistance opportunities here.
Enrollment
Current families are offered the opportunity to re-enroll their children and age appropriate siblings before new families are accepted. Each spring, after current families have committed to returning in the fall, the Head of School will begin to communicate with the families on the waitlist. If you are still interested in a space for the fall, you will be asked to submit an Enrollment Contract and a non-refundable $300 deposit which will be deducted from the year’s tuition. Payment plans are available for the remaining tuition balances:
Sibling Discount
You may deduct 4% off of the lower tuition of an enrolled sibling. The sibling discount cannot be combined with the prepayment discount given in Option A. All deductions will be verified by VMS before payment will be accepted.
