Thank you for your interest in admission to The Piedmont School or John Yowell Academy. Please read the below information. Feel free to contact us at (336) 883-0992 if you have any questions.
Profile of a TPS Student:
- Average to above average cognitive ability
- A diagnosis of ADHD or language based learning disorder (such as dyslexia)
- Does not have any behavioral or emotional disorders that are a primary part of their diagnosis
Tuition:
The Piedmont School knows that tuition can be a daunting thought for many. We also know how important it is for families to find the appropriate educational environment for their child. With this in mind, The Piedmont School does have a tuition assistance program that offers some assistance to current and new families who qualify. The Piedmont School also accepts grants from NCSEAA (ESA/ESA+ and Opportunity Scholarship).
See the 2024-2025 Tuition Schedule below:
|
Division |
Grades |
2024-2025 Tuition |
|
Primary |
Kindergarten-2nd |
$21,716 |
|
Lower School |
3rd-5th |
$23,056 |
|
Intermediate |
6th-8th |
$23,799 |
|
John Yowell Academy (JYA) |
9th-12th |
$21,794 |
More About Tuition Assistance and Affordability Options:
The state of North Carolina offers two grants to help families considering private education. These applications open on February 1st each school year. Funding is limited, so apply as soon as possible.
The ESA/ESA+ program provides funding of $9,000-$17,000 per year to help parents pay qualified expenses for children with disabilities. For more information on the ESA/ESA+ programs please visit https://www.ncseaa.edu/k12/esa/
The Opportunity Scholarship Program expands school choice in North Carolina through scholarship grants for eligible children in kindergarten through 12th grade. This program provides funding of up to $7,400 per year for eligible children who choose to attend a participating nonpublic school. The OSP program is income based and families must meet income requirements. For more information on the Opportunity Scholarship please visit https://www.ncseaa.edu/k12/opportunity/interested-in-opportunity-scholarship/
Additional Tuition Assistance
The Piedmont School does offer some additional need-based tuition assistance. You can apply through FACTS Management here. It is recommended that you apply for tuition assistance only if you intend to complete the admissions process (see steps below).
Come See Us In Action!:
We happily schedule tours on an individual basis as requested. Tours are led by a member of our Administration team.
You may request a tour by calling the school at (336) 883-0992 or by emailing Melissa Linn, Director of Admissions & Communications, mlinn@tps-jya.com or Janet Maness, Admissions and Administrative Assistant, jmaness@tps-jya.com
The Piedmont School is located at 815 Old Mill Road, High Point, NC 27265 and is convenient to I-40 and Highway 311.
Admissions Steps:
- Fill out an application either online or by requesting a paper application from the school.
- Complete all pieces requested including, parent statement, teacher recommendation, professional recommendation, medical information, etc. All pieces must be turned in before application can be complete.
- Pay the $125 application fee (non-refundable).
Once all pieces of the application are in we will schedule an opportunity for your child to visit our school. All applying students must spend 1-3 days visiting us before the Admissions team can review the completed application for an admissions decision.
**JYA (9th-12th grade) students will also have an interview scheduled between the student and members of the high school team.
The Piedmont School is a member school of the North Carolina Association of Independent Schools and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin with regards to educational programs, admissions policies, scholarship and financial aid programs, athletic, and other school-administered programs.