Student Fees Vary by Area School Districts

The cost of registration fees — not to mention athletic fees, parking permits and other fees parents shell out for their child’s education — can quickly begin to add up.

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So just how much are school fees in the area? Patch gathered information for local school districts, from both the districts' websites and from district representatives.

Here's a look at what various districts charge for fees:

Elementary School Fees

Student registration fees for District 26 students is as follows: early childhood education for the half-day program, $84; full-day ECE program, $126; half-day kindergarten, $136; full-day kindergarten program, $167; all-day kindergarten, $573; grades one through five, $188; grade six, $213; and grades seven and eight, $218.

The cost of full-day kindergarten within District 47 is $1350.  In addition, there is a book rental fee required for students, which is $40 for kindergarten students, $50 for preschool students, $60 for grades one through five and $75 for grades six through eight. For more information on registration, vis the District 47 website.

High School Fees

District 155 students pay a registration fee of $155, which includes the cost of  “textbook rental, workbooks, paperbacks, lab, and other course supplies, school newspaper, and a student identification card.” The cost also includes a physical education uniform and lock for freshmen and other new students, according to the D155 website.

Neighboring School Districts

For District 158 students, registration is $112 for pre-school programs. Half-day kindergarten registration costs $167 while full-day kindergarten registration fees are $217. Parents will pay $173 in registration fees for their children in first through fifth grades and $218 for registration for sixth through eighth grades.