Is private school cheaper in Alexandria or Minneapolis?

Minneapolis has lower average private school tuition at $15,000/year vs $18,800/year in Alexandria. That's $3,800/year less, or $49,400 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Minneapolis is $3,800/year less than Alexandria. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $49,400 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,900/year in Alexandria, $9,200/year in Minneapolis.

How do Alexandria and Minneapolis 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). Minneapolis averages $15,000/year ($2,650 above average).

Private School Cost: Alexandria vs Minneapolis

Minneapolis averages $3,800/year less for private school (25% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $49,400 per child.

Bottom Line

Minneapolis is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $15,000/year vs $18,800/year in Alexandria. Religious schools run $9,200/year on the low end.

Alexandria

$18,800

avg tuition/year

$6,450 above national avg

Minneapolis

$15,000

avg tuition/year

$2,650 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Alexandria	Minneapolis	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,800/yr	$15,000/yr	+$3,800
Religious Schools	$12,900/yr	$9,200/yr	+$3,700
Independent/Prep	$37,600/yr	$27,500/yr	+$10,100
Elementary (K-5)	$16,000/yr	$12,200/yr	+$3,800
Middle School (6-8)	$18,800/yr	$15,000/yr	+$3,800
High School (9-12)	$22,600/yr	$18,500/yr	+$4,100

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Alexandria

$244,400

Minneapolis

$195,000

Choosing Minneapolis saves $49,400 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $98,800.

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

Minneapolis

Blake School

Independent · PK–12 · $34,800-$37,200/yr

Breck School

Independent · PK–12 · $28,400/yr

Minnehaha Academy

Christian · PK–12 · $16,200-$17,800/yr

De La Salle High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $15,800/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.