Private School Cost: Allentown vs Raleigh
Both cities average about the same for private school tuition.
Bottom Line
Both cities average around $13,000/year for private school. The difference shows up in school type: religious schools are much cheaper than independent prep.
Allentown
PA
$13,000
avg tuition/year
Raleigh
NC
$13,000
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Allentown | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $13,000/yr | $13,000/yr | Same |
| Religious Schools | $8,300/yr | $8,200/yr | +$100 |
| Independent/Prep | $30,200/yr | $24,500/yr | +$5,700 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $11,100/yr | $10,600/yr | +$500 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $13,000/yr | $13,000/yr | Same |
| High School (9-12) | $15,600/yr | $16,000/yr | -$400 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Allentown
$169,000
Raleigh
$169,000
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
Raleigh
Ravenscroft School
Independent · PK–12 · $26,800-$29,200/yr
Cardinal Gibbons High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $14,400/yr
Cary Academy
Independent · 6–12 · $22,400-$24,800/yr
Raleigh Charter High School
Charter (Free) · 9–12
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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.