How much does private school cost in Surprise?

Private school in Surprise averages $9,500/year in 2026 — 23% below the national average of $12,350/year. Religious schools average $7,100/year; independent and prep schools average $18,100/year. Surprise has approximately 65 private schools. Source: NCES 2023–24 + local school data.

What is private school tuition in Surprise for 2026?

Surprise private school tuition ranges from $5,600 to $14,600/year. The city average is $9,500/year ($792/month). Religious schools run lower at $7,100/year; top independent day schools can reach $14,600+.

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

Surprise private school tuition averages $9,500/year, which is 23% below the national average ($12,350/year). Surprise 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 Surprise?

The most affordable private schools in Surprise are typically Catholic and religious schools, which average $7,100/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 Surprise 2026

Q: Can I afford private school in Surprise?

A common rule is to keep tuition under 10–15% of gross household income. At Surprise's average of $9,500/year, a household income of $79,000+ 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 Surprise average $9,500/year. 23% below national avg. Religious schools run $7,100/year; independent schools average $18,100/year.

City Average

$9,500

per year

Monthly Est.

$792

per month

Private Schools

in Surprise

vs National

-$2,850

per year

Private School Tuition by Grade in Surprise (2026)

Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials

Elementary School (K–5)

Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.

$8,100/yr

~$675/mo

Middle School (6–8)

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

$9,500/yr

~$791/mo

High School (9–12)

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

$11,400/yr

~$950/mo

Tuition by School Type in Surprise

Average annual tuition, 2026 data

Religious Schools

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

$7,100/yr

-11% vs national ($8,000)

Independent Schools

Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.

$18,100/yr

-28% vs national ($25,000)

All Private Schools (Avg)

Blended average across all types.

$9,500/yr

-23% vs national ($12,350)

Tuition Range in Surprise

Starting From

$5,600

Parish and religious schools

City Average

$9,500

Typical school

Top End

$14,600+

Elite prep schools

Most Surprise private schools fall between $5,600 and $14,600/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.

Private Schools in Surprise: 2026 Tuition Data

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

School	Annual Tuition	Type	Grades
Surprise Christian Academy	$8,600–$10,800	Christian	K–12
Holy Cross School (Surprise AZ)	$7,800–$9,600	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.