Tuition & Scholarships

Choosing private, Christian education represents a significant academic, spiritual, and financial investment in your child’s future. IRCS is committed to making the Eagles education not just a possibility, but a reality for your family. We want to encourage you to explore the opportunities for scholarships and financial aid below and take a step out in faith. We are happy to answer questions for you anytime.

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2027–2028 Tuition

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2027–28 tuition by grade, with estimated Florida Step Up Scholarship and estimated family cost
2027–28 Grade 2027–28
Tuition		 Est. FL Step Up
Scholarship		 Your Estimated
Annual Cost		 Your Estimated 10
Monthly Payments
Preschool · Half Day K2, K3 $9,700– $9,700$970.00
Preschool · Half Day K4 Tuition covered by Florida VPK $0$0
Preschool · Full Day K2–K4 $13,025– $13,025$1,302.50
Kindergarten K5 $15,775−$8,643 $7,132$713.20
1st Grade $16,725−$8,643 $8,082$808.20
2nd–3rd Grade $16,725−$8,643 $8,082$808.20
4th–5th Grade $16,725−$8,059 $8,666$866.60
6th Grade $17,675−$8,059 $9,616$961.60
7th–8th Grade $17,675−$8,059 $9,616$961.60
9th Grade $18,200−$7,868 $10,332$1,033.20
10th Grade $18,750−$7,868 $10,882$1,088.20
11th Grade $19,125−$7,868 $11,257$1,125.70
12th Grade $19,575−$7,868 $11,707$1,170.70

Save 3.5% by paying in full

Pay tuition in full by May 1 and a 3.5% discount is applied after scholarships. Payment plans begin May 1.

Scholarships and Tuition Assistance

All Florida Step Up Scholarship amounts are estimated. IRCS offers tuition assistance to qualifying families.

Tuition Estimator

The IRCS tuition estimator and additional information.

Before School Care

Before school care is available for half-day and full-day preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school students. The cost is $700 per school year. (7:00 – 8:00 a.m.)*

After School Care

After school care is available for full-day preschool, kindergarten, and elementary students. The cost is $1,800 per school year. (3:00 – 5:30 p.m.)*

*Before School Care and After School Care hours are subject to change.

Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC)/Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES)

Eligible: K5 – Grade 12

K-12 students regardless of household income, who are residents of Florida and eligible to enroll in a K-12 public school, can receive a scholarship worth an average of $8,000 to attend a private school that best meets their academic needs. Applications open February 1st.

Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities

(Formerly Gardiner or McKay)
Eligible: K3 – Grade 12

Children with unique abilities may have different needs when it comes to their education. IRCS does accept the FES-UA Scholarship. Due to the nature of this scholarship, please contact the Admissions Office at 727-596-4342 to determine if we are able to meet the needs of your student.

Do you know about Florida Voluntary Prekindergarten?

Eligible: K4

Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) education program is open to any child who lives in Florida and turns four years old on or before September 1st of the upcoming school year. VPK can be used in combination with Step Up for Students FES-UA. Registration is available online at the Early Learning Coalition Pinellas website.

Eligible: 1st – 12th Grade

IRCS uses FACTS Management to assess the financial needs of all applicants. While every family is expected to contribute to the cost of tuition, IRCS awards tuition assistance based on FACTS recommendations and other factors to help families cover a portion of the financial gap for a short-term need. Tuition assistance is awarded annually and can be combined with Step Up for Student.

Please note, A 10% down payment of the annual tuition (with estimated scholarships applied), per student, will be processed 10-days after the payment plan is finalized in FACTS Mgt Co. The 10% down payment is subject to forfeiture should the student withdraw at any time prior to the first day of school.

  • Application Fee: $100
  • Enrollment Fee: $300
  • FACTS Payment Plan Fees:
    • Full Pay or 2 Payment Plan: Fee $25.00
    • Monthly or Bi-weekly Plan: Fee $55.00
  • The Tuition Assistance Application Fee: $45

Questions About Tuition, Scholarships or Tuition Assistance?

Questions about tuition, scholarships, or tuition assistance? Our Finance Office is happy to answer your questions. Please contact us at 727-593-8773.

See what makes our school culture unique

Your tuition is investing in all the ways Indian Rocks Christian School equips students for not only college and career success, but for life. This includes:

  • Spiritual Growth – We help students discover their identity and purpose in Christ by integrating biblical truth in all areas. Daily Bible studies, weekly chapel, mission initiatives, and a biblical worldview taught in every class nurture each student’s faith.
  • Academic Rigor – We have a strong record of helping students thrive academically, with 98% of our graduates going to colleges or universities. Indian Rocks is accredited by Cognia and the Association of Christian Schools International.
  • Leadership Skills – Students learn that true Christian leadership begins with service. Intentional, engaging, and age-appropriate service learning is a vital part of our educational program. Students also develop leadership skills through opportunities to perform during worship, speak at school gatherings, and share testimonials.
  • Social Development – We foster wholesome personal relationships through the development of social skills based on the Christian understanding of love. Students also grow through a wide variety of extracurricular activities.
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Indian Rocks Christian School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies and admissions policies, tuition assistance programs, athletic programs, and other school-administered programs.