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 or JYA Student:
- Average to above average cognitive ability/IQ with current psychological/educational evaluations completed (within the last 3 years)
- A documented diagnosis of ADHD, language based learning disorder (such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia), central auditory processing disorder, or other specific learning disability
- Does not have a history of significant behavioral or emotional disorders
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 2025-2026 Tuition Schedule below:
|
Division |
Grades |
2025-2026 Tuition |
|
Primary |
Kindergarten-2nd |
$22,802 |
|
Lower School |
3rd-8th |
$24,209 |
|
John Yowell Academy (JYA) |
9th-12th |
$24,989 |
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+ 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 $7,686 per year for eligible children who choose to attend a participating nonpublic school. 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).
Admissions Steps:
To begin the admissions process, please complete and submit our online inquiry form. Once your inquiry has been received, either Janet Maness, our Admissions Assistant or Melissa Linn, our Director of Admissions, will personally reach out to you. During this initial conversation, they will provide an overview of our school, answer any questions you may have, and guide you through the next steps of the application process to ensure a smooth and informed experience.
Once the process to formally complete an application for admission has advanced, a non-refundable $125 application fee will be required when submitted.
After inquiry/initial conversation, sharing of testing/diagnosis information, on-campus tour, and 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.
Once all steps have been completed the Admissions team will convene to review the application and an admissions decision will be communicated to the family within a specific timeframe (typically 5-7 business days).
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.