Private School Cost: Akron vs Spokane
Akron averages $4,400/year less for private school (52% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $57,200 per child.
Bottom Line
Akron is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,400/year vs $12,800/year in Spokane. Religious schools run $6,000/year on the low end.
Akron
OH
$8,400
avg tuition/year
Spokane
WA
$12,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Akron | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $8,400/yr | $12,800/yr | -$4,400 |
| Religious Schools | $6,000/yr | $8,700/yr | -$2,700 |
| Independent/Prep | $19,500/yr | $27,400/yr | -$7,900 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $7,100/yr | $10,900/yr | -$3,800 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $8,400/yr | $12,800/yr | -$4,400 |
| High School (9-12) | $10,100/yr | $15,400/yr | -$5,300 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Akron
$109,200
Spokane
$166,400
Choosing Akron saves $57,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $114,400.
Sample Schools
Akron
Walsh Jesuit High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,200/yr
Firestone CLC Academy (Akron)
Independent · K–12 · $10,800/yr
Spokane
Gonzaga Preparatory School
Catholic · 9–12 · $13,400/yr
Spokane Christian Academy
Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/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.