Tuition

Saint John Paul II Academy offers an exceptional Catholic educational experience and outstanding value among private schools in Boca Raton and surrounding Palm Beach County. We are committed to providing enriching value and accessibility for every student, regardless of financial need. Explore our tuition assistance opportunities and join us in shaping a brighter future for your child.
 

Tuition Rates for 2026-2027 Academic Year

Tuition Rate:
Standard Tuition Rate (Non-Parishioner) - Grades 9,10,11*:                                                                                                              $19,725
Standard Tuition Rate (Non-Parishioner) - Grade 12*:                                                                                                                       $20,000
Catholic (Parish Affiliation) Rate - Grades 9,10,11*:                                                                                                                           $18,975
Catholic (Parish Affiliation) Rate - Grade 12*:                                                                                                                                    $19,250

Sibling Discount:
In order to encourage and assist families with the enrollment of siblings, all siblings beyond the first child will receive a discount of $1,000 off their normal tuition rate (Standard or Parish).

*NOTE: The tuition for the 2026-2027 school year includes all fees that were previously billed seperately. These fees included the Activity Fees, Security Fee, Technology Fee, and Graduation Fee. Previously, this was required to be paid before the start of school. It will now be included in your FACTS tuition payment plan and paid over 10 months. 

Catholic Parish Discount 

In order to encourage greater participation at the parish level in Palm Beach and neighboring Broward County, families who receive the authorization of their pastor are provided a Catholic Parish Discount of $750 from the Standard Tuition Rate. The form must be signed by the pastor and kept on file at Saint John Paul II Academy.

The Catholic Parish discount must be re-established each year. The discount is prorated for forms received after December 31st. 

The Catholic parish discount is applicable only when the parish form is verified by the responsible party's parish and is received by Saint John Paul II Academy before August 1, 2026.

Any discussion regarding eligibility must take place between you and your parish. 

Please click here to download the Catholic Parish Member Discount Form. 

New Student Registration Deposit
New Student Tuition Deposit (Non-refundable): $875, Due at Registration

Current Student Re-Enrollment Deposit
Re-enrollment Returning Student Deposit (Non-refundable): $400, Due February 15th

Affordability Starts with Step Up for Students
 

Florida Tax Credit / Family Empowerment Scholarships (FES-EO)

• This scholarship is available to students, regardless of household income, who are residents of Florida and eligible to enroll in private high school. Students can receive a scholarship of $7,922 on average to attend a private school that best meets their academic needs. Applications open each year in the spring. For new and renewing families, please visit www.stepupforstudents.org for more information. The Florida Tax Credit Scholarship and Family Empowerment Scholarships are the same application. Click here for the FES-EO Handbook. 

Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA)

• This scholarship is available to students, regardless of income, ages 3 to 22, who are residents of the state of Florida and eligible to enroll in a Florida private school with diagnoses outlined in the FES-UA Handbook. Scholarships can be used for tuition at an eligible private school, specialized services such as speech or occupational therapy, instructional materials, contributions to a prepaid college account, and more. Please log in to www.stepupforstudents.org to see if your child qualifies. If you are a current scholarship family, please check your email regularly for updates on your scholarship renewal process. Click here for the FES-UA Handbook. 

The application for Step Up must be completed for the 25-26 school year. Step Up is accepting applications now for the 2025-2026 school year.

Click Here to Download the Step Up for Students Scholarship Application Checklist
 

Step Up Award 2026-2027

Please complete the following form when you receive your new 2025-2026 award. This will replace emailing a copy to Finance.

Click here to fill out the Step Up award information. We will need award ID, award program, and student name. 

Tuition Payment Schedule 2026-2027
 

Option 1 

Full payment of tuition - Due July 1, 2026

Option 2 

Payment of 50% tuition - Due July 1, 2026
Payment of remaining balance of tuition - Due Dec. 1, 2026

Option 3

Monthly ACH payment through FACTS- Ten monthly payments beginning July 1, 2026 and ending April 1st, 2027

Request for Reimbursement

If a student withdraws from school during the school year, they will be assessed a withdrawal fee on the remaining tuition due for that year as outlined in the Student Handbook. Requests for tuition reimbursement must be made in writing to the school’s President. 

Financial Obligations

The satisfaction of all financial obligations to the school, including the payment of tuition, constitutes a material condition for continued enrollment. The school may disallow students from having examinations recorded if financial obligations to the school are not met. In addition, the school may withhold the issuance of transcripts or access to any other student record and/or disallow participation in or access to school activities, and/or withdraw a student if any financial obligations are not met. Access to FACTS may also be withheld for accounts in delinquent status at the discretion of the Finance Office and the Office of the President. See Tuition Agreement Form for more information.

Finance Office • 4001 North Military Trail • Boca Raton, FL 33431 • 561.314.2118