How much does Kumon cost?
Kumon costs about $140 to $200 a month per subject in 2026. What changes your price is below.
Kumon is an after school math and reading program. Each center is a franchise and sets its own price, so there is no national rate. Prices listed on Kumon center pages run about $140 to $200 a month per subject. Math and reading together cost about $280 to $400 a month, plus a registration fee and a materials fee at the start.
What Kumon costs
| One subject, most centers | $140 to $200 a month |
|---|---|
| Rural centers, like Waimea, Hawaii | From about $120 a month |
| High cost areas, like New York | About $275 a month |
| Math and reading together | $280 to $400 a month |
| Registration fee | Usually about $80 |
| Materials fee | About $30 |
| One subject for a year | About $2,000 or more |
Kumon charges monthly tuition per subject. Students usually visit the center twice a week for about 30 minutes and do worksheets at home the other days. Sources: Brighterly, Kumon cost from official center pages (August 2026); Brighterly, Kumon reading program cost (July 2026).
What changes your price
- The center. Each center is owned by a local franchise owner who sets tuition.
- Where you live. Rural centers can start near $120. About 20 percent of listed prices are over $200, and a few reach $380 to $390.
- Number of subjects. A second subject roughly doubles the monthly cost.
- Number of children. Tuition and fees are charged for each child.
- Deposits. Cuemath reports many centers ask for a deposit equal to one month's tuition.
What Kumon costs per hour
Brighterly works it out from the monthly price. With two 30 minute visits a week, Kumon comes to about $35 to $50 per hour of center time. Most of the work happens at home on worksheets, so you are paying for the program and the instructor checking progress, not one on one teaching.
The first month costs more. Ruvimo reports a first month of about $250 to $300 for one subject once the registration and materials fees are added. Cuemath says a child starting two subjects can face $600 to $700 up front at centers that also take a deposit.
For comparison, Cuemath puts a private math tutor at about $50 to $75 an hour. One parent writing in July 2026 was quoted $170 a month for one subject, right in the usual range. Sources: Brighterly, Kumon reading program cost (July 2026); Ruvimo, Kumon cost per hour (June 2026); Cuemath, Kumon cost 2026 (June 2026); Everyday Adventures with AI, a parent's Kumon quote (July 2026).
What Kumon costs over a year
At $140 to $200 a month, one subject costs about $1,680 to $2,400 over a year, before the start up fees. Math and reading together come to about $3,360 to $4,800 a year. Brighterly says a year of one subject reaches about $2,000 or more at many centers.
For that fee, a child visits the center about twice a week for around 30 minutes and does worksheets at home on the other days. Ruvimo notes that Kumon marketing is built around long enrollment, so think about the total over two or three years, not just the first month.
How to judge the price you are quoted
- Ask for the monthly tuition, registration fee, materials fee and any deposit, each on its own line.
- Ask whether tuition is charged in months your child is away.
- Ask how much notice you must give to stop.
- Compare with $140 to $200 a month, the usual range.
Ways to pay less
- Start with one subject, then add the second only if it helps.
- Ask about a pause if you travel. Many centers allow a leave of absence.
- Call two nearby centers. Each one sets its own price.
- Ask whether any sibling or multi subject discount applies.
How we got these numbers
Kumon does not post prices because each center sets its own. The monthly ranges come from Brighterly's review of prices listed on official Kumon center pages. Fees and first month costs come from parent reports collected by Cuemath and Ruvimo. We do not add our own guesses. All numbers were checked on September 27, 2026.
Common questions
How much does Kumon cost per month?
About $140 to $200 per subject at most centers.
How much is Kumon for math and reading?
About $280 to $400 a month for both.
Is there a Kumon registration fee?
Yes. It is usually about $80, plus about $30 for materials.
Why do Kumon prices vary?
Each center is a franchise that sets its own tuition.