Private School Cost: Allentown vs Minneapolis
Allentown averages $2,000/year less for private school (15% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $26,000 per child.
Bottom Line
Allentown is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $13,000/year vs $15,000/year in Minneapolis. Religious schools run $8,300/year on the low end.
Allentown
PA
$13,000
avg tuition/year
Minneapolis
MN
$15,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Allentown | Minneapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $13,000/yr | $15,000/yr | -$2,000 |
| Religious Schools | $8,300/yr | $9,200/yr | -$900 |
| Independent/Prep | $30,200/yr | $27,500/yr | +$2,700 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $11,100/yr | $12,200/yr | -$1,100 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $13,000/yr | $15,000/yr | -$2,000 |
| High School (9-12) | $15,600/yr | $18,500/yr | -$2,900 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Allentown
$169,000
Minneapolis
$195,000
Choosing Allentown saves $26,000 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $52,000.
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
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.