Is private school cheaper in Alexandria or Clovis?

Clovis has lower average private school tuition at $14,400/year vs $18,800/year in Alexandria. That's $4,400/year less, or $57,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Clovis is $4,400/year less than Alexandria. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $57,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,900/year in Alexandria, $9,400/year in Clovis.

How do Alexandria and Clovis 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). Clovis averages $14,400/year ($2,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Alexandria vs Clovis

Clovis averages $4,400/year less for private school (31% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $57,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Clovis is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $14,400/year vs $18,800/year in Alexandria. Religious schools run $9,400/year on the low end.

Alexandria

$18,800

avg tuition/year

$6,450 above national avg

Clovis

$14,400

avg tuition/year

$2,050 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Alexandria	Clovis	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,800/yr	$14,400/yr	+$4,400
Religious Schools	$12,900/yr	$9,400/yr	+$3,500
Independent/Prep	$37,600/yr	$28,100/yr	+$9,500
Elementary (K-5)	$16,000/yr	$12,200/yr	+$3,800
Middle School (6-8)	$18,800/yr	$14,400/yr	+$4,400
High School (9-12)	$22,600/yr	$17,300/yr	+$5,300

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Alexandria

$244,400

Clovis

$187,200

Choosing Clovis saves $57,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $114,400.

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

Clovis

Clovis Christian Schools

Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,200/yr

St. Anthony of Padua School

Catholic · K–8 · $8,200-$9,800/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.