How much does private school cost in Colorado Springs?

Private school in Colorado Springs averages $13,100/year in 2026 — 6% above the national average of $12,350/year. Religious schools average $8,500/year; independent and prep schools average $25,700/year. Colorado Springs has approximately 140 private schools. Source: NCES 2023–24 + local school data.

What is private school tuition in Colorado Springs for 2026?

Colorado Springs private school tuition ranges from $7,600 to $20,800/year. The city average is $13,100/year ($1,092/month). Religious schools run lower at $8,500/year; top independent day schools can reach $20,800+.

How does Colorado Springs private school cost compare to the national average?

Colorado Springs private school tuition averages $13,100/year, which is 6% above the national average ($12,350/year). Colorado Springs sits close to the national average, with a mix of religious and independent schools across a wide price range.

What are the most affordable private schools in Colorado Springs?

The most affordable private schools in Colorado Springs are typically Catholic and religious schools, which average $8,500/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 Colorado Springs 2026

Q: Can I afford private school in Colorado Springs?

A common rule is to keep tuition under 10–15% of gross household income. At Colorado Springs's average of $13,100/year, a household income of $109,000+ 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 Colorado Springs average $13,100/year. 6% above national avg. Religious schools run $8,500/year; independent schools average $25,700/year.

City Average

$13,100

per year

Monthly Est.

$1,092

per month

Private Schools

140

in Colorado Springs

vs National

+$750

per year

Private School Tuition by Grade in Colorado Springs (2026)

Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials

Elementary School (K–5)

Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.

$11,100/yr

~$925/mo

Middle School (6–8)

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

$13,100/yr

~$1,091/mo

High School (9–12)

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

$15,700/yr

~$1,308/mo

Tuition by School Type in Colorado Springs

Average annual tuition, 2026 data

Religious Schools

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

$8,500/yr

+6% vs national ($8,000)

Independent Schools

Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.

$25,700/yr

+3% vs national ($25,000)

All Private Schools (Avg)

Blended average across all types.

$13,100/yr

+6% vs national ($12,350)

Tuition Range in Colorado Springs

Starting From

$7,600

Parish and religious schools

City Average

$13,100

Typical school

Top End

$20,800+

Elite prep schools

Most Colorado Springs private schools fall between $7,600 and $20,800/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.

Private Schools in Colorado Springs: 2026 Tuition Data

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

School	Annual Tuition	Type	Grades
Colorado Springs Christian School	$11,200–$14,400	Christian	K–12
Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 (Private Prep)	$12,800	Independent	K–12

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