K12 Pricing (2026): Plans, Cost and Free Trial

K12 plans and prices

K12-powered online public schools charge no tuition; families cover supplies such as printer ink and paper. K12 Private Academy's 2026–27 full-time tuition is $4,495 for PreK, $5,995 elementary, $6,995 middle school, $7,995 high school and $10,000 for the Shine Pathway (grades 6–9). Part-time is $1,150 (elementary), $1,250 (middle) or $1,350 (high school) per course per year. Semester billing costs more than paying for the year.

Per-month prices divide yearly plans by 12. Prices from the provider, checked 2026-10-13; confirm on the official K12 site.

K12 free trial, discounts and cancellation

Free trial

No free trial is listed for either the public schools or K12 Private Academy.

Free version

K12-powered public schools are tuition-free where available. K12's Learning Hub has free lessons for any family.

Discounts

• Private Academy sibling discount: 10% off for each additional full-time child after the first. Cannot be combined with other offers and ends if only one child remains enrolled.

How to cancel

Public school students withdraw through their school's enrollment or counseling office, like any public school. Private Academy families should contact the school's admissions or student services team; the tuition page does not publish withdrawal terms.

Refunds

K12 Private Academy does not publish a refund policy on its tuition page. Ask for the enrollment agreement before paying.

Extra costs

Private Academy part-time prices exclude physical materials. Career and College Prep has a $25 administrative fee, and dual enrollment carries a $750 administrative fee.

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Is K12 worth the money?

K12 is the biggest name in full-time online school, and in many states its public schools are free, teacher-led and accredited. The trade-off is structure: students keep a school schedule, take state tests, and young children need a parent nearby for several hours a day. If your state has no K12-powered public school, the Private Academy works anywhere but now costs $6,000 to $8,000 a year for most grades.

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