Tuition Rates & Policies (2026–2027)
Mission & Commitment
Preston High School is dedicated to providing a rigorous college-preparatory education that nurtures personal, social, and spiritual growth. Tuition revenue accounts for approximately 90% of our operating budget, making timely tuition payments essential to maintaining our campus and supporting faculty and staff.
Tuition & Fees
- Tuition Fee: $12,795 per year, payable in 12 monthly installments or alternate plans.
- General Fee: $1,000. Covers technology, library acquisitions, instructional materials, retreats, and development fund fees. Does not include books, uniforms, or course-specific fees.
- Graduation Fee: $425. Includes cap and gown, medals, engraving, Class Night, Baccalaureate Mass, invitations, and related expenses.
- Senior Luncheon Fee: $100. Held at Marina del Rey in December;
- Registration Fee: $105 at initial registration; $250 re-registration fee each January (except senior year).
- Enrollment Fee (First-Year Students): $500 for PHS-issued Chromebook.
All fees are non-refundable.
Tuition Payments
All tuition and fees are managed through FACTS Tuition Management. Families must maintain an active FACTS account.
- School Payment Plan Fee: $85 per student, billed with the first tuition payment.
- Payments are due on the first day of each month with a 5-day courtesy period.
- Late payments incur a $50 fee on balances of $50 or more.
- One courtesy late fee waiver per academic year may be requested if the account is made current.
Invoice Plans (Exception Only)
Families must maintain a valid U.S. bank account or major debit/credit card for Auto Pay. Invoice Plans may be created at the school’s discretion if Auto Pay is unavailable.
Annual Invoice Plan Fee: $100, due by June 1. Failure to make timely payments will result in conversion to Auto Pay.
Payment Plan Options
- Paid-in-Full
- 5% Discount on Total Tuition Invoice by April 1
- 3% Discount on Total Tuition Invoice by June 1
- Semi-Annual
- 2% Discount on ½ Total Tuition Invoice by June 1
- 2% Discount on ½ Total Tuition Invoice by December 1
- Quarterly
- 1% Discount on ¼ Total Tuition Invoice by June 1
- 1% Discount on ¼ Total Tuition Invoice by September 1
- 1% Discount on ¼ Total Tuition Invoice by December 1
- 1% Discount on ¼ Total Tuition Invoice by March 1
Monthly (Most Popular)
- Tuition is payable either by auto-debit from a savings/checking account or major credit/debit card in 12 equal monthly installments beginning June 1 and ending the following May 1.
Early Payment Discounts (EPD) apply to certain plans but not to full academic scholarships. Families must contact the Business Office before making early payments to ensure discounts are applied. Failure to make timely payments under non-monthly plans will result in conversion to monthly billing without discounts.
Tuition Refunds
Refunds are prorated over the 10-month academic year. Any outstanding tuition and fees must be settled before transcripts are released.
Delinquency Policy
- One month of unpaid tuition constitutes delinquency.
- Students may be suspended from activities and report cards/transcripts withheld.
- Students may not attend school if more than two months delinquent.
- Accounts delinquent over three months will be referred to collections.
- Tuition discounts may be rescinded, and payment history reported to credit bureaus.
Thank You for Choosing Preston
We recognize that a private high school education is a significant financial commitment. By choosing Preston, you are investing in your daughter’s future. In return, we are committed to providing a comprehensive college-preparatory education enriched with co-curricular opportunities that foster personal, spiritual, and physical growth.
