How much does private school cost in Springfield?

Private school in Springfield averages $11,100/year in 2026 — 10% below the national average of $12,350/year. Religious schools average $7,000/year; independent and prep schools average $25,700/year. Springfield has approximately 95 private schools. Source: NCES 2023–24 + local school data.

What is private school tuition in Springfield for 2026?

Springfield private school tuition ranges from $6,100 to $19,400/year. The city average is $11,100/year ($925/month). Religious schools run lower at $7,000/year; top independent day schools can reach $19,400+.

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

Springfield private school tuition averages $11,100/year, which is 10% below the national average ($12,350/year). Springfield 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 Springfield?

The most affordable private schools in Springfield are typically Catholic and religious schools, which average $7,000/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 Springfield 2026

Q: Can I afford private school in Springfield?

A common rule is to keep tuition under 10–15% of gross household income. At Springfield's average of $11,100/year, a household income of $93,000+ 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 Springfield average $11,100/year. 10% below national avg. Religious schools run $7,000/year; independent schools average $25,700/year.

City Average

$11,100

per year

Monthly Est.

$925

per month

Private Schools

in Springfield

vs National

-$1,250

per year

Private School Tuition by Grade in Springfield (2026)

Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials

Elementary School (K–5)

Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.

$9,400/yr

~$783/mo

Middle School (6–8)

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

$11,100/yr

~$925/mo

High School (9–12)

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

$13,300/yr

~$1,108/mo

Tuition by School Type in Springfield

Average annual tuition, 2026 data

Religious Schools

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

$7,000/yr

-13% 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.

$11,100/yr

-10% vs national ($12,350)

Tuition Range in Springfield

Starting From

$6,100

Parish and religious schools

City Average

$11,100

Typical school

Top End

$19,400+

Elite prep schools

Most Springfield private schools fall between $6,100 and $19,400/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.

Private Schools in Springfield: 2026 Tuition Data

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

School	Annual Tuition	Type	Grades
Sacred Heart-Griffin High School	$9,800	Catholic	9–12
Springfield Christian Academy	$8,800–$10,600	Christian	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.