How much does private school cost in Newport News?

Private school in Newport News averages $14,000/year in 2026 — 13% above the national average of $12,350/year. Religious schools average $9,600/year; independent and prep schools average $27,900/year. Newport News has approximately 95 private schools. Source: NCES 2023–24 + local school data.

What is private school tuition in Newport News for 2026?

Newport News private school tuition ranges from $7,800 to $23,000/year. The city average is $14,000/year ($1,167/month). Religious schools run lower at $9,600/year; top independent day schools can reach $23,000+.

How does Newport News private school cost compare to the national average?

Newport News private school tuition averages $14,000/year, which is 13% above the national average ($12,350/year). Newport News 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 Newport News?

The most affordable private schools in Newport News are typically Catholic and religious schools, which average $9,600/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 Newport News 2026

Q: Can I afford private school in Newport News?

A common rule is to keep tuition under 10–15% of gross household income. At Newport News's average of $14,000/year, a household income of $117,000+ 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 Newport News average $14,000/year. 13% above national avg. Religious schools run $9,600/year; independent schools average $27,900/year.

City Average

$14,000

per year

Monthly Est.

$1,167

per month

Private Schools

in Newport News

vs National

+$1,650

per year

Private School Tuition by Grade in Newport News (2026)

Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials

Elementary School (K–5)

Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.

$11,900/yr

~$991/mo

Middle School (6–8)

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

$14,000/yr

~$1,166/mo

High School (9–12)

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

$16,800/yr

~$1,400/mo

Tuition by School Type in Newport News

Average annual tuition, 2026 data

Religious Schools

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

$9,600/yr

+20% vs national ($8,000)

Independent Schools

Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.

$27,900/yr

+12% vs national ($25,000)

All Private Schools (Avg)

Blended average across all types.

$14,000/yr

+13% vs national ($12,350)

Tuition Range in Newport News

Starting From

$7,800

Parish and religious schools

City Average

$14,000

Typical school

Top End

$23,000+

Elite prep schools

Most Newport News private schools fall between $7,800 and $23,000/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.

Private Schools in Newport News: 2026 Tuition Data

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

School	Annual Tuition	Type	Grades
Denbigh Baptist Christian School	$8,800–$11,200	Christian	K–12
Peninsula Catholic High School	$12,400	Catholic	9–12

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