Private School Cost: Anchorage vs Boston
Anchorage averages $24,900/year less for private school (209% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $323,700 per child.
Bottom Line
Anchorage is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,900/year vs $36,800/year in Boston. Religious schools run $7,900/year on the low end.
Anchorage
AK
$11,900
avg tuition/year
Boston
MA
$36,800
avg tuition/year
Tuition by School Type & Grade
| Category | Anchorage | Boston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Schools (Average) | $11,900/yr | $36,800/yr | -$24,900 |
| Religious Schools | $7,900/yr | $18,500/yr | -$10,600 |
| Independent/Prep | $21,500/yr | $56,000/yr | -$34,500 |
| Elementary (K-5) | $10,100/yr | $30,000/yr | -$19,900 |
| Middle School (6-8) | $11,900/yr | $36,800/yr | -$24,900 |
| High School (9-12) | $14,300/yr | $46,000/yr | -$31,700 |
K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)
Anchorage
$154,700
Boston
$478,400
Choosing Anchorage saves $323,700 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $647,400.
Sample Schools
Anchorage
Pacific Northern Academy
Independent · PK–12 · $14,800/yr
Holy Rosary Academy (Anchorage)
Catholic · PK–8 · $9,600-$11,800/yr
Boston
Boston Latin School (Exam)
Exam School (Public) · 7–12
Roxbury Latin School
Independent (need-based) · 7–12
Belmont Hill School
Independent · 7–12 · $59,800/yr
Boston College High School
Catholic · 9–12 · $23,100/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.