Tuition and Financial Aid
The tuition costs for the 2026-2027 school year are set at $38,700 for Lower School (Grades K-5) and $41,400 for Upper School (Grades 6-9), enabling us to provide a high-quality educational experience for our students.
New students will incur a one-time facility fee of $4,000 in addition to the total tuition cost.
Acera understands the sacrifices families make to attend independent schools. We offer a limited number of need-based financial aid awards, capping tuition at about $17,000 per year.
We collaborate with School and Student Services (SSS) for our financial aid process. Awards are based on demonstrated need. Both new and returning families must complete the required SSS paperwork, including a financial aid application, recent tax return, and recent pay stub(s). Families need to reapply each year. As of 2025, we’ve provided financial aid to 90% of families who apply by the deadline and demonstrate financial need.
We value diversity in our school community, and include a Diversity Scholarship Fund as part of our Financial Aid program. These funds enable us to expand the financial aid we offer families who qualify for this program. Diversity scholarship funds are awarded through our financial aid process, using the “SSS” tool to calculate an Estimated Family Contribution (EFC). This data helps us determine eligibility and allocation of scholarship support. The fund was initially catalyzed and launched in June 2020 through the generous donation of an anonymous Acera family.
grades k-5
grades 6-9
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Join us for a 1.5-hour Information Session & Tour designed for parents, guardians, and other adults interested in learning more about Acera.
Tuesday
September 22, 2026
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Thursday
October 22, 2026
9:30 – 11:00 am
The Acera School
5 Lowell Avenue
Winchester MA 01890
781.729.3489
Acera School welcomes all and does not discriminate against students, families and teachers on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, marital status, religion, political beliefs, disability, gender or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and other school administered programs.