Tuition and Fees

Minaret Academy is committed to delivering an exceptional private Islamic education at a tuition that supports families across Anaheim and Orange County. Below you will find our tuition, annual fees, discounts, and flexible payment plans for the 2026 to 2027 school year. If you have any questions, our office team is always glad to help.

Tuition for 2026 to 2027

ProgramMonthlyAnnual
Montessori · Full-Time$1,100$11,000
Montessori · Part-Time$850$8,500
Grades 1 to 8$1,000$10,000

School Hours and Age Requirements

Age requirements (on or before September 1)

ProgramRequirement
Preschool2.5 years old and fully potty trained
Pre-K4 years old
Kindergarten5 years old

Daily hours

ProgramHours
Preschool and Pre-K8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Kindergarten8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Elementary (Grades 1 to 5) and Middle School (Grades 6 to 8)8:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Discounts and Additional Fees

ItemAmountDetails
Sibling Discount$50Applied to each additional full-time child
Late Payment Fee$50Charged after the 10th of each month
Late Pick-Up Fee$20After a 15 minute grace period

Returning Student Annual Fees

Grades 1 to 8

ItemAmountNotes
Re-Enrollment Fee$400Early Bird $300 (February 23 to March 29)
Registration$770 
Books and Resources$800 
PTO Membership (per family)$30 
Total$2,000Non-Refundable

Montessori (Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten)

ItemAmountNotes
Re-Enrollment Fee$500Early Bird $400 (February 23 to March 29)
Registration$820 
Montessori Supplies$850 
PTO Membership$30 
Total$2,170Non-Refundable

New Student Annual Fees

New student annual fees are due in full if enrollment takes place after June 2026.

Grades 1 to 8

ItemAmountNotes
Application and Exam Fee$500 
Registration$770 
Books and Resources$800 
PTO Membership$30 
Total$2,100Non-Refundable

Montessori (Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten)

ItemAmountNotes
Application and Exam Fee$500 
Registration$770 
Books and Resources$800 
PTO Membership$30 
Total$2,100Non-Refundable

Payment Plans

Choose the plan that works best for your family. Discounts reward paying early or in full.

Save 3 percent

Plan A · Pay in full and save 3 percent

Pay the entire year’s tuition in one installment, due August 1, 2026.

Montessori

Grades 1 to 8: $9,700

Save 2 percent

Plan B · Two payments and save 2 percent

Pay in two installments, the first due August 1, 2026 and the second due January 1, 2027.

Montessori

Grades 1 to 8: $4,900 per installment

10 monthly payments

Plan C · Ten monthly payments

Spread tuition across ten monthly payments, the first due August 1, 2026 and the last due May 1, 2027.

Montessori

Grades 1 to 8: $1,000 per month

We look forward to welcoming you to the Minaret family!

Frequently Asked Questions

Montessori tuition is $1,100 per month Full-Time or $850 per month Part-Time, and Grades 1 to 8 tuition is $1,000 per month. You can pay monthly, in two installments, or in full, with discounts for the two paid-ahead options.

Yes. Plan A gives a 3 percent discount for paying the full year at once, and Plan B gives a 2 percent discount for paying in two installments.

Yes. Families receive a $50 sibling discount applied to each additional full-time child.

No. Both returning student and new student annual fees are non-refundable.

New student annual fees are due in full if enrollment takes place after June 2026.