Private School Cost: Allentown vs Boise
Boise averages $5,000/year less for private school (63% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $65,000 per child.
Bottom Line
Boise is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,000/year vs $13,000/year in Allentown. Religious schools run $5,500/year on the low end.
Allentown
PA
$13,000
avg tuition/year
Boise
ID
$8,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Allentown | Boise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $13,000/yr | $8,000/yr | +$5,000 |
| Religious Schools | $8,300/yr | $5,500/yr | +$2,800 |
| Independent/Prep | $30,200/yr | $15,500/yr | +$14,700 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $11,100/yr | $6,800/yr | +$4,300 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $13,000/yr | $8,000/yr | +$5,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $15,600/yr | $9,600/yr | +$6,000 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Allentown
$169,000
Boise
$104,000
Choosing Boise saves $65,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $130,000.
Sample Schools
Allentown
Lehigh Valley Academy (Allentown)
Independent · K–12 · $10,800-$13,400/yr
Central Catholic High School (Allentown)
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,400/yr
Boise
The Ambrose School (Boise)
Christian Classical · PK–12 · $12,200-$14,800/yr
Boise Christian School
Christian · K–12 · $9,400-$11,800/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.