Admissions

You've done your research, asked your questions, and something about this place feels right. That's exactly where we want you to be before taking the next step.

Enrollment at Alpine Valley School is a two-step process — a tour and an admissions interview — and we've kept it simple on purpose. We want every family to come in with the same information and leave feeling confident about what they're signing up for. No surprises, no pressure. Just an honest conversation about whether this community is the right fit for your family.

We're excited to meet you.

Enrolling your child at Alpine Valley School is a simple two-step process:

1. Visit. Come and see Alpine Valley School for yourself by booking a private tour of our campus for your family.

Schedule a Tour

2. Enrollment. Schedule an Admissions Interview for your family. During this meeting, staff members will answer all of your questions and work with your family to ensure that our school is a good fit before finalizing admissions.

If you’ve come for a tour in the last six months and want to take the next step in enrollment, please schedule an Admissions Interview!

Schedule An Admissions Interview

Quick Facts: 

  • Alpine Valley School is a private school that charges tuition to maintain our independence and ensure we can fully honor our commitment to self-directed democratic education.

    • Annual full-time tuition for the 2025-26 School Year is: $7,704 per student.

    • Tuition for the 2026-27 School Year will be the same.

  • Alpine Valley School enrolls new students aged 5-16.

  • We accept applications for and enroll new students year-round.

    • We currently have space available for new part-time and full-time students.

  • Students under 5-6 years old attend on a part-time basis.

    • Tuition is pro-rated for part-time attendance

    • New students ages 5-6 start at 2 days per week

  • Alpine Valley School requires regular in-person attendance and offers flexible hours for all students.

  • Tuition payments are collected through FACTS, a third-party online system.

  • Discounts are available for:

    • Families with multiple students (10% sibling discount)

    • Tuition paid in full

  • Tuition Assistance is are available for most families upon application.

  • Scholarships are available for qualifying families through ACE

Note: Our tuition assistance fund depends on donations to be funded. When there are no donations directed to tuition assistance, all grants are a reduction in the amount of income the school receives from tuition, which alters our budget for the year.