Private School Cost: Akron vs Boise
Boise averages $400/year less for private school (5% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $5,200 per child.
Bottom Line
Boise is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,000/year vs $8,400/year in Akron. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.
Akron
OH
$8,400
avg tuition/year
Boise
ID
$8,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Akron | Boise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $8,400/yr | $8,000/yr | +$400 |
| Religious Schools | $6,000/yr | $5,500/yr | +$500 |
| Independent/Prep | $19,500/yr | $15,500/yr | +$4,000 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $7,100/yr | $6,800/yr | +$300 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $8,400/yr | $8,000/yr | +$400 |
| High School (9-12) | $10,100/yr | $9,600/yr | +$500 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Akron
$109,200
Boise
$104,000
Choosing Boise saves $5,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $10,400.
Sample Schools
Akron
Walsh Jesuit High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr
Firestone CLC Academy (Akron)
Independent · K–12 · $10,800/yr
Boise
The Ambrose School (Boise)
Christian Classical · PK–12 · $12,200-$14,800/yr
Boise Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/yr
About This Comparison
This comparison uses NCES Private School Universe Survey data, adjusted for metro-level cost-of-living differences. "Average tuition" blends religious schools (Catholic, Christian) and independent day/prep schools. Religious schools typically cost 60-70% less than independent schools in the same city.
Grade-level estimates (elementary, middle, high) are derived from the city average using national grade-level multipliers. High school tuition typically runs 15-25% above the city average; elementary runs 10-20% below.