Financials
Source year 2026-2027 · Tuition source · Verified August 13, 2026Can you actually afford this? Claire works out what Cranbrook Schools costs your family after aid — and whether it fits your child.
What Cranbrook Schools actually costs
Estimates — verify with the schoolPublished tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay (tuition source year 2026-2027), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.
36% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.
- Books, laptop & course materials$800
- Athletics gear & team fees$900
- Activities, trips & event fees$1,200
- Travel home & breaks$2,000
- Dorm setup & storage$400
- Spending money & incidentals$2,400
- Health & student fees$1,000
About
Cranbrook Schools is a coeducational PK-12 school on a 319-acre National Historic Landmark campus in suburban Detroit, with boarding available in the upper school. Part of the Cranbrook Educational Community founded by George and Ellen Booth, the school is renowned for its Saarinen-designed architecture, strong arts and science programs, and integration with the Cranbrook Institute of Science and Art Museum.
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Common questions
- How much is tuition at Cranbrook Schools?
- At Cranbrook Schools, boarding tuition is $63,000 per year and day tuition is $45,800 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
- Does Cranbrook Schools offer financial aid?
- Yes. 36% of students at Cranbrook Schools receive financial aid (2026-2027). Award sizes vary by family income and assets, so the published tuition is not what every family pays.
- What grades does Cranbrook Schools serve?
- Cranbrook Schools serves grades PK-12.
- Is Cranbrook Schools a boarding or day school?
- Cranbrook Schools offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is coeducational.
- How many students attend Cranbrook Schools?
- Cranbrook Schools enrolls about 1,650 students.
- Where is Cranbrook Schools located?
- Cranbrook Schools is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.