How much does private school cost in Cheyenne?

Private school in Cheyenne averages $7,900/year in 2026 — 36% below the national average of $12,350/year. Religious schools average $5,500/year; independent and prep schools average $15,200/year. Cheyenne has approximately 30 private schools. Source: NCES 2023–24 + local school data.

What is private school tuition in Cheyenne for 2026?

Cheyenne private school tuition ranges from $4,500 to $12,400/year. The city average is $7,900/year ($658/month). Religious schools run lower at $5,500/year; top independent day schools can reach $12,400+.

How does Cheyenne private school cost compare to the national average?

Cheyenne private school tuition averages $7,900/year, which is 36% below the national average ($12,350/year). Cheyenne is more affordable than the national average for private school, with a higher share of parish-subsidized religious schools.

What are the most affordable private schools in Cheyenne?

The most affordable private schools in Cheyenne are typically Catholic and religious schools, which average $5,500/year. Parish-subsidized Catholic schools often run $6,000–$12,000/year — the lowest-cost private option in most metro areas. Families with financial need can apply for aid; about 27% of private school students nationally receive need-based grants averaging 48% of tuition.

Private School Cost in Cheyenne 2026

Q: Can I afford private school in Cheyenne?

A common rule is to keep tuition under 10–15% of gross household income. At Cheyenne's average of $7,900/year, a household income of $66,000+ is generally needed without financial strain. Need-based aid and merit scholarships are available at most schools — always ask the admissions office.

Private schools in Cheyenne average $7,900/year. 36% below national avg. Religious schools run $5,500/year; independent schools average $15,200/year.

City Average

$7,900

per year

Monthly Est.

$658

per month

Private Schools

in Cheyenne

vs National

-$4,450

per year

Private School Tuition by Grade in Cheyenne (2026)

Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials

Elementary School (K–5)

Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.

$6,700/yr

~$558/mo

Middle School (6–8)

Near the city average — most K–8 schools report blended rates.

$7,900/yr

~$658/mo

High School (9–12)

Prep school premium; college counseling and athletics raise the cost.

$9,500/yr

~$791/mo

Tuition by School Type in Cheyenne

Average annual tuition, 2026 data

Religious Schools

Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith-based schools.

$5,500/yr

-31% vs national ($8,000)

Independent Schools

Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.

$15,200/yr

-39% vs national ($25,000)

All Private Schools (Avg)

Blended average across all types.

$7,900/yr

-36% vs national ($12,350)

Tuition Range in Cheyenne

Starting From

$4,500

Parish and religious schools

City Average

$7,900

Typical school

Top End

$12,400+

Elite prep schools

Most Cheyenne private schools fall between $4,500 and $12,400/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.

Private Schools in Cheyenne: 2026 Tuition Data

Representative schools — tuition figures from school websites and NCES. Verify with each school before applying.

School	Annual Tuition	Type	Grades
Cheyenne Christian School	$8,400–$10,400	Christian	K–12
Saint Mary Cathedral School (Cheyenne)	$7,600–$9,400	Catholic	K–8

Tuition data sourced from school websites (2025–26 academic year). Financial aid can reduce the net cost substantially — ask each school about aid availability.