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Why do we think you should choose us for your investment in your child’s future? Because our small school offers big opportunities, and CHA is a place where your child can discover the leader within. Join us for a visit to learn more about the value that you will receive through our approach to setting students up for success and supporting families.

Tuition and Costs for 2026-27 Academic Year

  • Application Fee - $125
  • Tuition for Kindergarten through 5th Grade $36,808.50
  • Book and Material Fee for all students K through 5th Grade - $2,200 
  • PM Extended Day - $500 monthly/$5,000 annually (AM Extended Day is free)
  • Hourly Extended day - $25 per hour (prorated to $6.25 every 15 minutes)

  • Lunch program - $8.50 per lunch

Additional Costs:

  • Visit our Camps and Childcare page for information about those costs.
  • There are two optional residential trips that parents pay for - IslandWood Environmental Camp in 4th Grade costs $600 and Washington DC in 5th Grade costs approximately $3,400.  
  • Extracurricular fees are determined by the individual vendors and paid directly to them. 
  • If your child participates in our ski program, parents are responsible for purchasing the ski pass, lessons, and gear.  

Tours

Please reach out to us if you would like to tour the school. Open Houses for the 2026-27 season will take place in October '26 and January 27. We look forward to meeting you! Q's? Email admissions@chestnuthillacademy.com

“We couldn’t be happier with our choice of enrolling our son into CHA. The staff is extremely friendly, and the teachers and principal are very invested in the welfare of children. There is a really good balance between academics and all-round development of the children. Whenever I interact with the older children in the school, I am impressed with how confident they are. We love the school.”