How much does private school cost in Tacoma?

Private school in Tacoma averages $13,700/year in 2026 — 11% above the national average of $12,350/year. Religious schools average $9,400/year; independent and prep schools average $29,400/year. Tacoma has approximately 125 private schools. Source: NCES 2023–24 + local school data.

What is private school tuition in Tacoma for 2026?

Tacoma private school tuition ranges from $8,000 to $22,600/year. The city average is $13,700/year ($1,142/month). Religious schools run lower at $9,400/year; top independent day schools can reach $22,600+.

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

Tacoma private school tuition averages $13,700/year, which is 11% above the national average ($12,350/year). Tacoma 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 Tacoma?

The most affordable private schools in Tacoma are typically Catholic and religious schools, which average $9,400/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 Tacoma 2026

Q: Can I afford private school in Tacoma?

A common rule is to keep tuition under 10–15% of gross household income. At Tacoma's average of $13,700/year, a household income of $114,000+ 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 Tacoma average $13,700/year. 11% above national avg. Religious schools run $9,400/year; independent schools average $29,400/year.

City Average

$13,700

per year

Monthly Est.

$1,142

per month

Private Schools

125

in Tacoma

vs National

+$1,350

per year

Private School Tuition by Grade in Tacoma (2026)

Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials

Elementary School (K–5)

Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.

$11,600/yr

~$966/mo

Middle School (6–8)

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

$13,700/yr

~$1,141/mo

High School (9–12)

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

$16,400/yr

~$1,366/mo

Tuition by School Type in Tacoma

Average annual tuition, 2026 data

Religious Schools

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

$9,400/yr

+18% vs national ($8,000)

Independent Schools

Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.

$29,400/yr

+18% vs national ($25,000)

All Private Schools (Avg)

Blended average across all types.

$13,700/yr

+11% vs national ($12,350)

Tuition Range in Tacoma

Starting From

$8,000

Parish and religious schools

City Average

$13,700

Typical school

Top End

$22,600+

Elite prep schools

Most Tacoma private schools fall between $8,000 and $22,600/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.

Private Schools in Tacoma: 2026 Tuition Data

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

School	Annual Tuition	Type	Grades
Charles Wright Academy	$28,400	Independent	PK–12
Bellarmine Preparatory School	$18,400	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.