How much is tuition at The Madeira School?

At The Madeira School, boarding tuition is $77,100 per year and day tuition is $60,000 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.

Does The Madeira School offer financial aid?

Yes. 30% of students at The Madeira School 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 The Madeira School serve?

The Madeira School serves grades 9-12.

Is The Madeira School a boarding or day school?

The Madeira School offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is a girls school.

How many students attend The Madeira School?

The Madeira School enrolls about 330 students.

Where is The Madeira School located?

The Madeira School is located in McLean, Virginia.

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girls

9-12

The Madeira School

McLean, Virginia

Financials

Source year 2026-2027 · Tuition source · Verified August 13, 2026

Day tuition (2026-2027)

$60,000

Boarding tuition (2026-2027)

$77,100

Financial aid

30% of students

Enrollment

330

Student:Teacher

6:1

Founded

1906

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What The Madeira School actually costs

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Published 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.

Program

Distance from home

Years attending

Expected financial aid0% of tuition

30% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$85,800

vs $77,100 published tuition

4-year total

$363,800

incl. $36,398 beyond tuition

Hidden costs per year

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

The Madeira School is an all-girls boarding and day school in McLean, Virginia, just minutes from Washington D.C. Known for its unique co-curriculum program where students spend alternating weeks in academic study and professional internships in the nation's capital.

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Common questions

How much is tuition at The Madeira School?: At The Madeira School, boarding tuition is $77,100 per year and day tuition is $60,000 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
Does The Madeira School offer financial aid?: Yes. 30% of students at The Madeira School 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 The Madeira School serve?: The Madeira School serves grades 9-12.
Is The Madeira School a boarding or day school?: The Madeira School offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is a girls school.
How many students attend The Madeira School?: The Madeira School enrolls about 330 students.
Where is The Madeira School located?: The Madeira School is located in McLean, Virginia.

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