CNY Families Choose MPH!
Every family has its own story, priorities, and financial circumstances, but they share a common goal: finding the best possible educational experience for their child.
At Manlius Pebble Hill School, tuition assistance helps make that choice possible for families from a wide range of backgrounds. The profiles below illustrate how personalized tuition assistance can help bridge the gap between the cost of an MPH education and what a family can afford.
Every family’s situation is unique, and an MPH education may be more accessible than you think. We encourage you to explore what’s possible for yours.
Household Income: ~$165,000
Family: Two parents, three children
Occupations: Architect and higher education professional
The Smythe family was drawn to MPH for its small classes, strong academics, and close-knit community, but enrolling two children into the Middle and Upper School at full tuition would have been difficult while balancing other family expenses and saving for college.
After applying for tuition assistance, the family received partial support that reduced tuition to approximately $16,000 per year per child at MPH.
This assistance made it possible for both children to enroll and fully participate in the school’s academic programs, athletics, arts opportunities, and community life.
Household Income: ~$120,000
Family: Two parents, three children
Occupations: Engineer and healthcare administrator
The Patel family explored several schools while looking for the right academic environment for their child. With three children and future college expenses ahead, paying full tuition would have been difficult. However, the family has made it a priority to invest in their children’s educational expenses – making careful and important decisions with their monthly budget.
Through MPH’s tuition assistance program, the family received partial support that reduced tuition to approximately $15,000 per year for their child at MPH.
This assistance allowed them to choose the school that best matched their Middle School child’s academic interests and learning style.
Household Income: ~$75,000
Family: Single parent, two children
Occupations: Nonprofit program manager
Ms. Jones values small classes and a supportive academic environment but initially assumed independent school tuition would be out of reach. This family was interested in our Lower School because of its strong foundation in Science of Reading instruction and its intentional, limited use of technology—both of which she felt were essential to her child’s early development.
After applying for tuition assistance, they received a significant award that reduced tuition to approximately $12,000 per year for her child at MPH.
That alignment made it possible for them to select a school that truly matched their child’s learning needs. Today, their child is thriving academically and is actively engaged in athletics and music.
Household Income: ~$200,000
Family: Two parents, four children
Occupations: Small business owner and marketing consultant
The Martinez family carefully considered their educational options while balancing the financial realities of supporting multiple children in school at the same time. While they prioritized providing a strong academic experience for their children, managing full tuition for more than one student presented a meaningful challenge.
Through MPH’s tuition assistance program, the family received partial support that reduced tuition to approximately $15,000 per year per child at MPH.
This assistance allowed them to choose the school that best matched their Middle School child’s academic interests and learning style.
Let’s Talk About What’s Possible
We never want a family to rule out MPH simply because they assume it may be financially out of reach.
If you believe MPH could be the right place for your child, we encourage you to take the next step. Our Admissions Team would be happy to have a confidential conversation about tuition, affordability, and what assistance might look like for your family.
Your child’s future is worth exploring. Let’s discover what’s possible together.