Denver JDS wants to make our exceptional education available to as many families as possible. To that end, we offer several tuition assistance options: traditional financial aid, reduced tuition for families with at least one parent who works full time in the Jewish community, and we now have an Income Based Affordability Program (see below). We aim to that provide straightforward, predictable, and meaningful financial support for families across the economic spectrum. We encourage you to review all these options and contact us with any questions about your family’s specific needs.

2026-27 TUITION & FEES

Pre-K	$22,300
K - 5th	$26,400
6th - 8th	$27,800
9th - 11th	$30,000
12th	$30,800

$2.6 Million was distributed in tuition assistance to 60% of students (196 students total) in 2023.

ADDITIONAL FEES FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS

A non-refundable enrollment fee of $125 and a tuition deposit of $600 are charged at the time online enrollment is completed. The tuition deposit is credited toward the annual tuition and will be reflected in your FACTS Tuition statement. Tuition is set by the Denver Jewish Day School Board of Trustees in January for the following school year and will be updated here upon the Board’s approval. Tuition typically increases each year from 5 - 7%. Additional fees may include hot lunch, before and after school care, and class trips in grades three through twelve.

TZEDAKAH

Our Annual Campaign relies on 100% family participation. All families are encouraged to make a gift that makes sense for them financially.

BEFORE SCHOOL & AFTER SCHOOL CARE

Children may be dropped off as early as 7:15 a.m for Before School Care (BSC). Parents must bring their children to the Lunch Room and sign them in. The program is available Monday through Friday excluding school holidays. The charge for this program is $10.00 per day and is billed monthly to your FACTS account.

The rates for After School Care (ASC) will be $20.00 per day/per child and is billed monthly to your FACTS account. Please note if your ASC/BSC bill is not paid by the due date on the statement, you may risk eligibility for future participation. Staff will remain until every child is picked up. However, you should be aware that a substantial late fee will be added to your bill for any additional minutes after the end of After School Care. The late fee will be $25.00 for every 15 minutes (or portion of 15 minutes).

AFFORDING DENVER JDS

Our robust financial aid program ensures accessibility to a Denver JDS education for 50 percent of our families annually. The academic diversity of our student body is enhanced by the economic diversity preserved through this program. Every family and every student are equally important to the mission of our school.

Application with FACTS Tuition Aid will open on November 1, 2025. The deadline to submit financial aid applications is January 5, 2026 for returning families and February 1, 2026 for new families.

Our Philosophy

Denver Jewish Day School recognizes the unique contribution of each of its families to our Jewish future and understands that investing in a Jewish day school education requires a significant commitment from our families.

As an independent school, Denver JDS relies on tuition as the primary source of its operating income. We do not receive federal or state funding, and tuition covers only 75 percent of the school’s operating budget. As an institution driven by Jewish values, we are committed to fundraising for the additional 25 percent in order to keep tuition as affordable as possible for all families who desire a Jewish day school education for their children. Our Board of Trustees, donors, and the entire community are committed to making this possible.

We encourage all families, even those receiving financial aid, to contribute to these fundraising efforts at a level that makes sense for each individual family.Our robust financial aid program ensures accessibility to a Denver JDS education for 50 percent of our families annually. The academic diversity of our student body is enhanced by the economic diversity preserved through this program. Every family and every student are equally important to the mission of our school.

We encourage you to explore the information provided here, and to reach out to Director of Admission Alyson Slatkin at (720) 449-9522 or aslatkin@denverjds.org with any questions you may have about our financial aid program.

Will I qualify?

Families often ask, “Will I qualify for aid?” Many are surprised at the depth of our program and the number of families we are able to assist. Please refer to the table below as a general guide.

Our financial aid program is designed to help families fit the cost of a Denver JDS education into their budget when the full amount of tuition does not. A financial aid award reduces the amount of tuition a family will pay; it is not a loan and does not need to be repaid. Financial aid is granted annually and is determined based on defined guidelines established by the Denver JDS Finance Committee and evaluated by a third party called FACTS Tuition Aid. Returning families who receive financial aid are required to reapply every winter for aid for the following school year.

When can I apply?

Our financial aid application with FACTS Tuition Aid will open on November 1, 2025. The deadline to submit financial aid applications is January 5, 2026 for returning families and February 1, 2026 for new families. To ensure a smooth processing of your application and avoid unnecessary delays, it is imperative that families complete and submit all applicable parts of the application and submit all required supporting documents online.

Confidentiality

The status of any family’s tuition is completely confidential and is never shared beyond the school’s administrative offices. Financial aid applications are handled by the Department of Admission with input and guidance from the Business Office and the the Head of School/CEO. This information is not shared with teachers or volunteers or any organizations outside of Denver Jewish Day School. Families who participate in the financial aid program are required to maintain confidentiality by not sharing information about overall tuition obligation with anybody, including friends and family members (other than those who may be helping with tuition). Disclosure of this information by a family could result in the revocation of your financial aid package.

Am I a candidate for financial Aid?

There are a few questions you can ask yourself to help determine whether financial aid is right for you.

Am I able to fit the entire amount of tuition into my budget without sacrificing core expenses like housing, vehicles, groceries, clothing, healthcare, and childcare?

Is there discretionary spending currently in my household budget that I could allocate toward tuition?

Financial aid will not be calibrated to discretionary spending and lifestyle choices such as vacations, housing expenses that exceed 28% of AGI, luxury cars, second homes, or the choice for one parent to stay at home when all children in the family are of school age. Financial aid is calibrated to core expenses, outlined above. Extenuating circumstances may also be considered, and the application includes an open-ended question meant to document them.

Is there a potential wage earner in our household who is choosing to stay at home?

If there is an adult family member in the household who is choosing to stay at home while children are attending school full time, you may still demonstrate eligibility for financial aid. Income will be imputed into the household income of families with a stay-at-home parent/guardian. This ensures that we are able to be equitable in the application of criteria for financial aid. This will not apply to families who have children under age five that are home or attending an early childhood program part time (three mornings a week or less). It also does not apply to families in which a parent/guardian is in between jobs but actively searching for a job.

Are there family members who plan to help us with tuition?

If you expect to receive a financial contribution toward tuition from a family member, and that contribution added to the amount of tuition you can afford equals the full amount of tuition, then you need not apply for financial aid. However, if between your contribution and an additional contribution from a friend or family member, tuition is still not covered, then you should consider applying for financial aid.

Still have questions? Please visit our FAQs page.

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This Income Based Affordability Program program is based on a specific percentage of family income, dependent on the number of students at Denver Jewish Day School, in preschool(s), therapeutic or special education school(s), and undergraduate college(s).

We invite you to utilize our tuition calculator below to estimate your family’s tuition obligation.

Who Qualifies?

Families with an annual AGI of $100k - $350k are invited to apply.

How Does it Work?

A prospective family answers four short questions and the calculator immediately provides the tuition/student for that family.*
After visiting the calculator, please contact Director of Admission, Alyson Slatkin, at admission@denverjds.org if you wish to pursue this program in the 2026-2027 school year.
Traditional financial aid remains available and may be preferable for families with a unique financial situation, or for those for whom the AGI program does not provide sufficient assistance.
The number of qualifying students will depend on the number of students at Denver Jewish Day School, in preschool(s), therapeutic or special education school(s), and undergraduate college(s).
Contact Director of Admission, Alyson Slatkin, at admission@denverjds.org to discuss how to apply the reduced tuition to your payment account in FACTS Management.

*Applicants must have filed a U.S. tax return and will be required to provide pages 1-2 of Form 1040. Additionally, the program is not available to those whose taxes include a schedule C or E.

For example, a family with an AGI of $160,000 and two children - one incoming to DJDS and one in preschool - would have two qualifying students and therefore would pay 19% (9.5% per qualifying student) or $15,200 in tuition to Denver JDS for their incoming student.

This income scale applies during the student's entire career at Denver JDS, with tuition re-set annually based only on family income and number of qualifying students, without regard to Denver JDS’s maximum tuition levels. Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is determined via tax returns for the year immediately preceding the school year.

JEWISH AGENCY PROFESSIONALS TUITION DISCOUNT PROGRAM

Jewish Agency Professional Tuition Discount

Denver Jewish Day School offers a Jewish Agency Professional Tuition Discount to support families who have committed their professional careers to serving the Jewish community.

Eligibility

Families qualify for a 50% tuition reduction if at least one parent is employed full time (30 hours or more per week) by a nonprofit organization whose primary mission is to serve the Jewish community. Eligible roles include clergy, Jewish communal professionals, and Jewish educators.

Organizations must be explicitly Jewish-serving in mission and scope. Employment with organizations that primarily serve the broader public—even if Jewish-affiliated or Jewish-led—does not qualify.

Verification

Denver Jewish Day School reserves the right to request verification of employment at any time. Acceptable documentation may include a recent pay stub, an employment letter from the organization, or other proof as determined by the school.

Eligibility determinations are made at the sole discretion of Denver Jewish Day School.

Eligibility Questions

Families who believe their role may qualify, or who are uncertain whether their employment meets the eligibility criteria, are encouraged to contact the Admissions Office prior to applying.

Affording Denver JDS