Is private school cheaper in Anchorage or Lincoln?

Lincoln has lower average private school tuition at $7,200/year vs $11,900/year in Anchorage. That's $4,700/year less, or $61,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Lincoln is $4,700/year less than Anchorage. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $61,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $7,900/year in Anchorage, $5,000/year in Lincoln.

How do Anchorage and Lincoln 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). Lincoln averages $7,200/year ($5,150 below average).

Private School Cost: Anchorage vs Lincoln

Lincoln averages $4,700/year less for private school (65% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $61,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Lincoln is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $7,200/year vs $11,900/year in Anchorage. Religious schools run $5,000/year on the low end.

Anchorage

$11,900

avg tuition/year

$450 below national avg

Lincoln

$7,200

avg tuition/year

$5,150 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Anchorage	Lincoln	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$11,900/yr	$7,200/yr	+$4,700
Religious Schools	$7,900/yr	$5,000/yr	+$2,900
Independent/Prep	$21,500/yr	$15,600/yr	+$5,900
Elementary (K-5)	$10,100/yr	$6,100/yr	+$4,000
Middle School (6-8)	$11,900/yr	$7,200/yr	+$4,700
High School (9-12)	$14,300/yr	$8,600/yr	+$5,700

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Anchorage

$154,700

Lincoln

$93,600

Choosing Lincoln saves $61,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $122,200.

Sample Schools

Anchorage

Pacific Northern Academy

Independent · PK–12 · $14,800/yr

Holy Rosary Academy (Anchorage)

Catholic · PK–8 · $9,600-$11,800/yr

Lincoln

Lincoln Christian High School

Christian · K–12 · $9,600-$11,800/yr

Pius X High School (Lincoln)

Catholic · 9–12 · $8,800/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.