Private School Cost: Alexandria vs Fayetteville
Fayetteville averages $12,200/year less for private school (185% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $158,600 per child.
Bottom Line
Fayetteville is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $6,600/year vs $18,800/year in Alexandria. Religious schools run $5,000/year on the low end.
Alexandria
VA
$18,800
avg tuition/year
Fayetteville
AR
$6,600
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Alexandria | Fayetteville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $18,800/yr | $6,600/yr | +$12,200 |
| Religious Schools | $12,900/yr | $5,000/yr | +$7,900 |
| Independent/Prep | $37,600/yr | $13,100/yr | +$24,500 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $16,000/yr | $5,600/yr | +$10,400 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $18,800/yr | $6,600/yr | +$12,200 |
| High School (9-12) | $22,600/yr | $7,900/yr | +$14,700 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Alexandria
$244,400
Fayetteville
$85,800
Choosing Fayetteville saves $158,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $317,200.
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
Fayetteville
Fayetteville Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/yr
Providence Academy (Fayetteville AR)
Christian · K–12 · $8,800-$10,800/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.