Is private school cheaper in Allentown or Spokane?

Spokane has lower average private school tuition at $12,800/year vs $13,000/year in Allentown. That's $200/year less, or $2,600 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Spokane is $200/year less than Allentown. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $2,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $8,300/year in Allentown, $8,700/year in Spokane.

How do Allentown and Spokane 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). Spokane averages $12,800/year ($450 above average).

Private School Cost: Allentown vs Spokane

Spokane averages $200/year less for private school (2% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $2,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Spokane is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $12,800/year vs $13,000/year in Allentown. Religious schools run $8,300/year on the low end.

Allentown

$13,000

avg tuition/year

$650 above national avg

Spokane

$12,800

avg tuition/year

$450 above national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Allentown	Spokane	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$13,000/yr	$12,800/yr	+$200
Religious Schools	$8,300/yr	$8,700/yr	-$400
Independent/Prep	$30,200/yr	$27,400/yr	+$2,800
Elementary (K-5)	$11,100/yr	$10,900/yr	+$200
Middle School (6-8)	$13,000/yr	$12,800/yr	+$200
High School (9-12)	$15,600/yr	$15,400/yr	+$200

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Allentown

$169,000

Spokane

$166,400

Choosing Spokane saves $2,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $5,200.

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

Spokane

Gonzaga Preparatory School

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,400/yr

Spokane Christian Academy

Christian · K–12 · $9,200-$11,400/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.