Is private school cheaper in Anchorage or Charlotte?

Anchorage has lower average private school tuition at $11,900/year vs $13,500/year in Charlotte. That's $1,600/year less, or $20,800 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Anchorage over Charlotte?

Average tuition in Anchorage is $1,600/year less than Charlotte. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $20,800 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,900/year in Anchorage, $8,400/year in Charlotte.

How do Anchorage and Charlotte private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Anchorage averages $11,900/year ($450 below average). Charlotte averages $13,500/year ($1,150 above average).

Private School Cost: Anchorage vs Charlotte

Anchorage averages $1,600/year less for private school (13% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $20,800 per child.

Bottom Line

Anchorage is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $11,900/year vs $13,500/year in Charlotte. Religious schools run $7,900/year on the low end.

Anchorage

$11,900

avg tuition/year

$450 below national avg

Lower cost

Charlotte

$13,500

avg tuition/year

$1,150 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Anchorage	Charlotte	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,900/yr	$13,500/yr	-$1,600
Religious Schools	$7,900/yr	$8,400/yr	-$500
Independent/Prep	$21,500/yr	$25,000/yr	-$3,500
Elementary (K-5)	$10,100/yr	$11,000/yr	-$900
Middle School (6-8)	$11,900/yr	$13,500/yr	-$1,600
High School (9-12)	$14,300/yr	$16,700/yr	-$2,400

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Anchorage

$154,700

Charlotte

$175,500

Choosing Anchorage saves $20,800 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $41,600.

Sample Schools

Anchorage

Pacific Northern Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

Holy Rosary Academy (Anchorage)

Catholic · PK–8 · $9,600-$11,800/yr

Charlotte

Charlotte Latin School

Independent · K–12 · $26,800-$29,200/yr

Providence Day School

Independent · PK–12 · $24,800/yr

Myers Park Traditional School

Magnet (Free) · K–12

Charlotte Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $16,200/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.