Private School Cost: Albuquerque vs Springfield
Albuquerque averages $900/year less for private school (9% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $11,700 per child.
Bottom Line
Albuquerque is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $10,200/year vs $11,100/year in Springfield. Religious schools run $7,000/year on the low end.
Albuquerque
NM
$10,200
avg tuition/year
Springfield
IL
$11,100
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Albuquerque | Springfield | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $10,200/yr | $11,100/yr | -$900 |
| Religious Schools | $7,000/yr | $7,000/yr | Same |
| Independent/Prep | $19,000/yr | $25,700/yr | -$6,700 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $8,400/yr | $9,400/yr | -$1,000 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $10,200/yr | $11,100/yr | -$900 |
| High School (9-12) | $12,500/yr | $13,300/yr | -$800 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Albuquerque
$132,600
Springfield
$144,300
Choosing Albuquerque saves $11,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $23,400.
Sample Schools
Albuquerque
Albuquerque Academy
Independent · 6–12 · $20,800-$22,400/yr
Sandia Preparatory School
Independent · 6–12 · $18,400/yr
St. Pius X High School (Albuquerque)
Catholic · 9–12 · $10,800/yr
Bosque School
Independent · 6–12 · $19,800-$21,400/yr
Springfield
Sacred Heart-Griffin High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $9,800/yr
Springfield Christian Academy
Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,600/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.