Current Students Receiving Scholarships
1st Grade – 12th Grade Eligible For Scholarships
Priority Consideration for Police, Fire Fighters, and Teachers
College Merit Scholarships Awarded to the Class of 2024
When you consider the wide-ranging impact a Prairie education will have on your child's life, choosing TPS will be one of the most important investments you will ever make.
Since many factors guide scholarship decisions, we encourage families not to make assumptions about whether they are eligible, but to have a confidential discussion with our Admission staff. Through scholarships and payment plans, we strive to make Prairie affordable for all families whose children have been admitted.
"A school filled with young people who care about each other and making the world a better place. This is our purpose, our reason for being, and that will never change."
- Imogene P. Johnson, Prairie Founder
Applying for Prairie’s Scholarship Program
Sample Scholarship Scenarios
All Scenarios are Examples - Each Families Scholarships are Unique and Assessed Individually
👤 Parents: 2
💵 Income: $100,000
🎓 Students: 1
ℹ️ Grade: 8th Grade
A family with one child and a household income of $100,000 may qualify for a $11,000 scholarship considering their combined income, savings, and assets.
All Scenarios are Examples - Each Families Scholarships are Unique and Assessed Individually
👤 Parents: 1
💵 Income: $50,000
👤 Grandparents: 1
🎓 Students: 1
ℹ️ Grade: 4th Grade
A single parent with one child and an income of $50,000 may qualify for a $10,000 scholarship considering their combined income, savings, and assets.
All Scenarios are Examples - Each Families Scholarships are Unique and Assessed Individually
👤 Parents: 2
💵 Income: $150,000
🎓 Students: 2
ℹ️ Grades: 2nd & 5th Grade
A family with two children and a household income of $150,000 may qualify for a scholarship award of $12,500 considering their combined income, savings, and assets.
529 Education Savings Program
As of 2018, the state of Wisconsin allows families to use 529 savings account funds to help finance their K-12 private school education.
529 Plans offer tax-advantaged investments to encourage saving for future education expenses of a designated beneficiary (commonly one's child or grandchild). States offer and administer these plans, named after Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code.
It is The Prairie School's expectation that all families with a 529 will utilize the plan to help pay tuition at Prairie.
Private School Tuition Tax Deduction
The state of Wisconsin allows parents to deduct private school tuition. Families are eligible to receive an income tax deduction of up to $4,000 for tuition paid for each kindergarten through eighth-grade student and up to $10,000 per high school student. Click below for more information.
FAQs
Who is eligible to apply for scholarship assistance?
Students in Grades 1 – 12 are eligible for the Scholarship Program. Families receiving assistance must reapply each academic year, and a scholarship is guaranteed for returning families who continue to qualify financially.
We are proud to support over 50% of our students via scholarship, and we commit to working diligently with every mission-match family who is willing to do what is necessary to invest in Prairie. That said, we are unable to guarantee every family’s full needs will be met. Scholarships are based on proven need and the availability of dollars in the current year budget.
Does applying for a scholarship affect my chances of getting accepted?
No. A student’s acceptance or denial is independent of a family’s need for financial assistance. Scholarship applications are reviewed only after a student has been accepted.
If assistance is need-based, how do you determine need?
Prairie expects families to pay between 10-12% of their gross income towards tuition. The Scholarship Committee will review the FACTS online application, W2’s, and tax returns to help determine a family’s ability to pay. Depending on the monies available in the budget, we may only be able to support a portion of demonstrated need.
Is the information we submit during the scholarship process kept confidential?
Yes. All scholarship applications are held in the strictest confidence, reviewed only by the school’s Scholarship Committee. In turn, we expect our families to keep their awards confidential.
Does Prairie offer any payment plans?
Prairie offers monthly and semester payment plans through FACTS Management Inc. Details regarding this payment option may be obtained from Prairie’s Admission office.
• Semester payments are due July 15 and January 1.
• Annual payments are due July 15
What if parents are separated, divorced, never married, or single?
Prairie will take into account the income and assets of custodial, non-custodial, and step-parents when it comes to deciding on a scholarship amount. Thus, each household is responsible for submitting an individual PFS through FACTS. We realize every family’s situation is different, and welcome your inquiries at 262-752-2577 or admission@prairieschool.com.
Are we required to apply for a scholarship every year?
Yes. In order to ensure the most current and accurate picture of your finances we require returning families to reapply for a scholarship each year. While the size of your award may vary should your family’s situation change, you should expect the assistance to continue during your family’s time at Prairie.
When can we expect to receive word on our award?
Annual notification of scholarship awards typically occur in late winter through spring.
What if only one parent works outside the home, will my child(ren) be considered for scholarship assistance?
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2025/26 Tuition Rates & Fees
Tuition
Upon acceptance of the enrollment contract, parent(s) or guardian(s) are responsible for the full tuition indicated on the contract, per the terms of the contract.
Inclusive Student Fee
Much like colleges and universities, these costs are billed separately, primarily for accounting purposes and because fees vary by grade.
The annual Inclusive Student Fee covers textbooks, field trips, classroom and curricular consumables, Chromebooks and their insurance, apps and other technology-related educational
content, Primary School snack, grades 5-12 class
trips/camps, grades 5-12 athletic uniforms and fees,
grades 6-12 math/science/music/world language
competitions, grades 6-12 performing arts
scripts/scores/costumes, grades 6-12 yearbooks, the
PSAT exam, and 5th, 8th, and 12th grade
Commencement ceremonies.
Lunch fees; specially arranged
individual diagnostic or psychological testing;
externally administered testing programs (SAT, ACT);
AP exams; ELL fees; speech therapy; Stay & Play;
optional Upper School trips; J-Term; Model UN;
Kenosha and Franklin bus; personal or custom items
for athletics or performing arts; private music
lessons; lost or damaged school-provided items;
per-payment tuition processing fees.
J-Term fees will vary by course, ranging from no cost
to $5,000+. There will be a limited amount of J-Term
financial aid available for those who qualify, and
more information about this process will be shared
as part of the Getting Ready communication later
this summer.
Tuition Payments
FACTS manages all bill payment transactions online. This includes billing for tuition, the lunch program, field trip fees, ticketing for events, yearbooks and more. The online tool allows families to view and pay bills through a secure account. All Prairie families (new and current) will be required to enroll in this system. Families are still given the option to mail payments directly to the Business Office. To access and create a FACTS account, click the icon below.
Please contact Tara Nelson (262-752-2507) in the Business Office with questions.
Questions?
Please contact Shay Borzynski, Director of Admission, at 262-752-2577 with questions about Prairie's Scholarship Program.
