Is private school cheaper in Allentown or Clovis?

Allentown has lower average private school tuition at $13,000/year vs $14,400/year in Clovis. That's $1,400/year less, or $18,200 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Allentown is $1,400/year less than Clovis. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $18,200 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,300/year in Allentown, $9,400/year in Clovis.

How do Allentown and Clovis private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Allentown averages $13,000/year ($650 above average). Clovis averages $14,400/year ($2,050 above average).

Private School Cost: Allentown vs Clovis

Allentown averages $1,400/year less for private school (11% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $18,200 per child.

Bottom Line

Allentown is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,000/year vs $14,400/year in Clovis. Religious schools run $8,300/year on the low end.

Allentown

$13,000

avg tuition/year

$650 above national avg

Lower cost

Clovis

$14,400

avg tuition/year

$2,050 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Allentown	Clovis	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,000/yr	$14,400/yr	-$1,400
Religious Schools	$8,300/yr	$9,400/yr	-$1,100
Independent/Prep	$30,200/yr	$28,100/yr	+$2,100
Elementary (K-5)	$11,100/yr	$12,200/yr	-$1,100
Middle School (6-8)	$13,000/yr	$14,400/yr	-$1,400
High School (9-12)	$15,600/yr	$17,300/yr	-$1,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Allentown

$169,000

Clovis

$187,200

Choosing Allentown saves $18,200 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $36,400.

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

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.