Is private school cheaper in Alexandria or Allen?

Allen has lower average private school tuition at $12,600/year vs $18,800/year in Alexandria. That's $6,200/year less, or $80,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Allen over Alexandria?

Average tuition in Allen is $6,200/year less than Alexandria. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $80,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,900/year in Alexandria, $8,600/year in Allen.

How do Alexandria and Allen private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Alexandria averages $18,800/year ($6,450 above average). Allen averages $12,600/year ($250 above average).

Private School Cost: Alexandria vs Allen

Allen averages $6,200/year less for private school (49% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $80,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Allen is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,600/year vs $18,800/year in Alexandria. Religious schools run $8,600/year on the low end.

Alexandria

$18,800

avg tuition/year

$6,450 above national avg

Allen

$12,600

avg tuition/year

$250 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Alexandria	Allen	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,800/yr	$12,600/yr	+$6,200
Religious Schools	$12,900/yr	$8,600/yr	+$4,300
Independent/Prep	$37,600/yr	$26,600/yr	+$11,000
Elementary (K-5)	$16,000/yr	$10,700/yr	+$5,300
Middle School (6-8)	$18,800/yr	$12,600/yr	+$6,200
High School (9-12)	$22,600/yr	$15,100/yr	+$7,500

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Alexandria

$244,400

Allen

$163,800

Choosing Allen saves $80,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $161,200.

Sample Schools

Alexandria

Episcopal High School (Alexandria VA)

Independent (Episcopal) · 9–12 · $65,800/yr

Bishop Ireton High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $18,400/yr

Allen

Allen Christian Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $10,200-$12,800/yr

Our Lady of Angels School (Allen)

Catholic · K–8 · $8,800-$10,600/yr

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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.