The Cost of a Private School

 Being a private school has many distinct advantages; however, cost is not one of them.  Without any government or other organizational funding, the expenses incurred with running a school are passed on to those who have chosen to attend the school. Although in the past Catholic schools in particular were quite affordable, today's shortage of teaching nuns results in larger salary expenses at our school and all other Catholic schools as well. 

Nonetheless, St. Gabriel Catholic School is a purposeful ministry of the St. Gabriel Catholic Parish, and, as such, receives much financial support from the parish. This support is a result of a partnership between the general parish community and the school. Being a registered, active and tithing member of the St. Gabriel Parish entitles your children to attend the school without paying tuition. The tithing, 6.25% of your annual pre-tax income, is considered a tax-deductible donation and it is tracked by the parish office. The parish contributes to the school budget a set amount for each tithing parishioners' child attending the school.

 Some families choose St. Gabriel School and elect to pay tuition for their child's education. The tuition fees and payment plans are as follows: 

2008-2009 School Year Tuition

Registration Fee:    $100 per family (non-refundable)

Resource Fee:        $125 per child

Technology Fee:      $50 per family

Fund Raising Commitment (through P.T.E.): $600 or 20 hour service commitment (15 hours fundraising

and 5 hours service)