Private School Cost: Alexandria vs Cincinnati
Cincinnati averages $7,000/year less for private school (59% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $91,000 per child.
Bottom Line
Cincinnati is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,800/year vs $18,800/year in Alexandria. Religious schools run $7,600/year on the low end.
Alexandria
VA
$18,800
avg tuition/year
Cincinnati
OH
$11,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Alexandria | Cincinnati | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $18,800/yr | $11,800/yr | +$7,000 |
| Religious Schools | $12,900/yr | $7,600/yr | +$5,300 |
| Independent/Prep | $37,600/yr | $22,000/yr | +$15,600 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $16,000/yr | $9,600/yr | +$6,400 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $18,800/yr | $11,800/yr | +$7,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $22,600/yr | $14,600/yr | +$8,000 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Alexandria
$244,400
Cincinnati
$153,400
Choosing Cincinnati saves $91,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $182,000.
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
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Country Day School
Independent · PK–12 · $24,400-$26,800/yr
Seven Hills School
Independent · PK–12 · $22,800-$25,200/yr
Moeller High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr
Elder High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $12,400/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.